Amani Joy Ward, the daughter of 49ers cornerback Charvarius “Mooney” Ward, died Monday, the player announced in a social media post on Tuesday. She was 23 months old.
Ward posted a photo of his daughter on Instagram with a caption sharing that she died Monday morning on behalf of both himself and her mother, Monique Cook.
“She was the best blessing we could have asked for, and her joyous spirit made us smile from ear to ear,” the caption read. “She taught us to have patience, trust, and a positive outlook on life.