49ers’ Charvarius Ward announced the death of his 1-year-old daughter with a heartbreaking post: ‘Daddy’s best friend’

A complete tragedy occurred San Francisco 49ers Charvarius Ward, who started at cornerback, and his family when their 1-year-old daughter, Amani Joy, passed away suddenly.

The team released a statement sharing their “love and support” for Ward and his girlfriend, Monique Cook.

“49ers family Charvarius Ward is devastated by the sudden death of his beloved one-year-old daughter, Amani Joy. Amani truly represented pure happiness and brought joy to everyone around her with her sweet attitude and infectious laugh.

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San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward after a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi’s Stadium. (Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images)

“We will continue to mourn Charvarius and Monique as we send them our love and support during this unimaginable time.”

Ward also shared the news on Instagram, showing a smiling photo of Amani Joy with a heartbreaking caption.

“We are so saddened to hear of the passing of our beautiful daughter, Amani Joy, on Monday morning. She was the best blessing we could have asked for and her cheerful spirit made us smile from ear to ear. She taught us patience, trust. She showed us true strength and courage, overcoming challenges at a young age and always He was happy and lit up every room with his smile.

“Having the privilege of being her parents and seeing the world through her eyes has changed us for the better. She will forever be my dad’s best friend and mommy’s little girl. We will miss you and love you forever, Amani Joy.”

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San Francisco Chronicle Ward’s and Cook’s parenting journey earlier this year began with the fear they experienced after learning their baby had Down syndrome after a blood test and a heart defect was detected on an ultrasound.

Ward was optimistic in this situation and told Cook that she would be a beautiful girl and that they would love and care for her no matter what.

Amani underwent open-heart surgery 10 months after she was born, and Ward admitted that seeing her baby cheered her up as she tucked him in at night.

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward tries to intercept the ball on an incomplete pass by the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium. (Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images)

“I put him in his crib and he looked at me and smiled,” Ward said. “And I was like, ‘Damn, that’s beautiful.’ And I love that feeling it gives me when she smiles.”

This is, as the 49ers say, an unimaginably devastating loss.

The 49ers are in their bye week this week, and it’s safe to say the team will give Ward as much time as he needs to grieve the loss.

Ward, a 28-year-old undrafted free agent, is in his seventh NFL season. He started his career as: Kansas City ChiefsHe helped the team win a Super Bowl before joining the 49ers in 2022.

He was a second-team All-Pro cornerback last season after totaling five tackles, 23 passes defensed and 72 combined tackles.

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward during Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night at Allegiant Stadium. (Kirby Lee-USA Today Sports)

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This year, Ward has five passes defended and 35 combined tackles in seven games.

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