SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The younger daughter of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward has died after battling coronary heart issues.
Ward posted on Instagram that his daughter, Amani Pleasure, died Monday morning. She was going to show 2 years previous in November.
“We’re heartbroken that our stunning child lady, Amani Pleasure handed away on Monday morning,” Ward wrote Tuesday on Instagram. “She was one of the best blessing we may have requested for, and her joyous spirit made us smile from ear to ear. She taught us to have endurance, belief, and a constructive outlook on life. She confirmed us true energy and bravado. She overcame adversity at a younger age and was at all times pleased, lighting up each room along with her smile. Having the privilege of being her dad and mom and seeing the world by way of her eyes has modified us for the higher. She’s going to perpetually be daddy’s greatest good friend and mommy’s little lady. We’ll miss you and love you perpetually, Amani Pleasure.”
Throughout a December look on former teammate Arik Armstead’s podcast, Ward defined that Amani Pleasure was born with Down syndrome and two holes in her coronary heart, considered one of which required surgical procedure.
The Niners, who’re on their bye this week, mentioned in an announcement Tuesday that the group is “devastated” by her loss of life.
“Amani actually embodied pure happiness and introduced pleasure to all these round her along with her candy demeanor and contagious snort,” the crew mentioned in its assertion. “We’ll proceed to grieve with Charvarius and Monique, whereas sending them our love and assist throughout this unimaginable time.”
All through his breakout 2023 season through which he earned his first Professional Bowl nod and was a second-team All-Professional, Ward repeatedly pointed to the 2022 beginning of his daughter as his inspiration.
