Charvarius Ward of the San Francisco 49ers mourns the loss of his daughter

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San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward mourned the loss of his one-year-old daughter Amani Joy in a heartfelt post on social media on Tuesday.

“We are heartbroken that our beautiful little girl Amani Joy passed away on Monday morning. She was the best blessing we could have asked for and her joyful spirit had us smiling from ear to ear,” Ward said on Instagram.

“She taught us to have patience, trust and a positive outlook on life. She showed us true strength and bravery. From a young age, she overcame adversity, was always happy, and lit up any room with her smile.

“The privilege of being their parents and seeing the world through their eyes has changed us for the better. She will forever be daddy's best friend and mommy's little girl. We will miss you and love you forever, Amani Joy.”

The San Francsico 49ers also expressed their condolences following the death of Amani Joy.

“The 49ers family is devastated by the sudden death of Charvarius Ward's beloved 1-year-old daughter Amani Joy,” the NFL team posted on social media Tuesday.

“Amani truly embodied pure happiness and brought joy to everyone around her with her sweet demeanor and infectious laugh. We will continue to grieve with Charvarius and Monique and send them our love and support during this unimaginable time.”

The 49ers have a bye week in Week 9 of the NFL and return to action on November 10th on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.