{"id":32,"date":"2024-10-30T13:42:17","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T13:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/momentsunfolded.com\/?p=32"},"modified":"2024-10-30T13:42:19","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T13:42:19","slug":"49ers-star-charvarius-wards-1-year-old-daughter-dies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/momentsunfolded.com\/archives\/32","title":{"rendered":"49ers Star Charvarius Ward&rsquo;s 1-Year-Old Daughter Dies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='\"PostImage_post-image-container__PlDZN' postcontent_thumb-image__ih052>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"' data-testid='\"thumb-image\"'><picture><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' postimage_post-image__xnmzf src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/ab7f41b99596e52239f9cb6890fe0c67a1e49c9e58d38a52df474f3df5214604.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Charvarius' ward source: youtube>\n\n<div class='\"PostContent_thumb-title__SoMYI\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Charvarius Ward | Source: YouTube\/49ers\n<div class='\"InfoLine_wrapper__C_h_D\"'>\n<div class='\"InfoLine_inner-wrap__nT3Iy\"'>\n\n<div class='\"ContentRenderer_content-container__XYPLT\"' data-io-article-url='\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/440211-49ers-star-charvarius-wards-1-year-old.html?m=dob\"'>\n<div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advintextbuilder_slot-wrapper___oz3g>\n<div class='\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"'><span class='\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advslots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf advslots_adv-square-wrap__bxsu_>\n<div class='\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_1\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_1\"' class='\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/qaoMq3QZLQA2YumkRXiikTOHNg8bjTyINgx4_OgWKAs\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZmJiYmQ1OWMwOTJlYmY2YTU1MWQwMWZmMzFmNTczODQ5OWJlYzNkODE3NjljMTUxMWZjMWUzODk1MTkwOTQ0Mi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NjAyJmhlaWdodD03NTQ.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/fbbbd59c092ebf6a551d01ff31f5738499bec3d81769c1511fc1e38951909442.png%5C%22" alt='\"Charvarius' and amani joy ward posing for a picture posted on march source: instagram width='\"602\"' height='\"754\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Charvarius and Amani Joy Ward posing for a picture, posted on March 21, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/itslilmooney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>The 49ers cornerback, who founded his organization Charvarius for Change in 2021, posted a beautiful photo of his late 1-year-old, who smiled as she sat in front of another loved one.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advintextbuilder_slot-wrapper___oz3g>\n<div class='\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"'><span class='\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advslots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf advslots_adv-square-wrap__bxsu_>\n<div class='\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_2\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_2\"' class='\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Alongside this image, Charvarius penned a heartfelt message that began by highlighting his devastation over the fact that Amani Joy Ward passed away on Monday morning (October 28, 2024).\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/is-EeJwqkpl6i8HSBO_c8ncVDy6I1K6QNco7MiGqtuQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2Q5ZGUzMzUyNjQ5ZDBmOGYxNTk4YmFhZDEzNmQwMzBhYTg1YzRiN2FmMjc5Mjg1NjQzZDI2YThkNjc3ZGQ0YS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NjAyJmhlaWdodD03NTk.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/cd9de3352649d0f8f1598baad136d030aa85c4b7af279285643d26a8d677dd4a.png%5C%22" alt='\"Charvarius' and amani joy ward in a candid photo. source: instagram width='\"602\"' height='\"759\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Charvarius and Amani Joy Ward in a candid photo. | Source: Instagram\/itslilmooney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>He then\u00a0expressed, &ldquo;She was the best blessing we could have asked for, and her joyous spirit made us smile from ear to ear. She taught us to have patience, trust, and a positive outlook on life.&rdquo;\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/qN0ahmIwQDFthWybkuSCsHABGnRi-JehWAr9QVKyWfw\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzE3YjkzMWYxMzczMzA0YWJlMjZjN2FiOGU5OWZkOTVmYzFlYmNhMGUzZDU1ZTA2MzJlOWM4ODFmOWQzZDk3NS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NjAzJmhlaWdodD03NTQ.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/c17b931f1373304abe26c7ab8e99fd95fc1ebca0e3d55e0632e9c881f9d3d975.png%5C%22" alt='\"Amani' joy ward source: instagram width='\"603\"' height='\"754\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Amani Joy Ward | Source: Instagram\/itslilmooney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advintextbuilder_slot-wrapper___oz3g>\n<div class='\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"'><span class='\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advslots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf advslots_adv-square-wrap__bxsu_>\n<div class='\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_3\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_3\"' class='\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>The bereaved father, who began his collegiate career at Hinds CC (MS), emphasized how brave and strong his little girl was.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Qn8rxJGMSqiOhKYtr57UmbgHQZ68CJ30tBenySLDmkY\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODdiNmEwMTA1OTIzNTUyNTY3ZjBkYzAwZTYxZWFiNDE0MzZkN2VkYWVmMTQxYTZmN2E5NWFiOTEzMDMwZmYwNy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NjA3JmhlaWdodD03NTU.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/87b6a0105923552567f0dc00e61eab41436d7edaef141a6f7a95ab913030ff07.png%5C%22" alt='\"Charvarius' and amani joy ward. source: instagram width='\"607\"' height='\"755\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Charvarius and Amani Joy Ward. | Source: Instagram\/itslilmooney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>He noted how she overcame adversity at such a young age and lit up every room with her happiness and adorable smile.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/A6SnD6yeSYYCP0nn3ffc0sAGjXb-qVXTIanDiUMPnWw\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjAxZTY1YmI4OWE0NmMxZDI0MWFmMTRlYTA4YTVlODM2ODI1OTg5MzY1ZGJiNWQxODg2MWZmMTNiODlmYTY2ZC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NjA1JmhlaWdodD03NTg.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/601e65bb89a46c1d241af14ea08a5e836825989365dbb5d18861ff13b89fa66d.png%5C%22" alt='\"Amani' joy ward source: instagram width='\"605\"' height='\"758\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Amani Joy Ward | Source: Instagram\/itslilmooney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advintextbuilder_slot-wrapper___oz3g>\n<div class='\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"'><span class='\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advslots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf advslots_adv-square-wrap__bxsu_>\n<div class='\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_4\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_4\"' class='\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Charvarius also spoke about the privilege he and the little girl&rsquo;s mom, Monique, felt in being her parents and getting to see the world from Amani&rsquo;s perspective, citing how it changed them for the better.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Ws2wKtr9MRAIGmZxZbK--PbeGRjB4O7EnQF3LKxDr08\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTdlZTNmM2M5YTUzM2VkMzMzZThmODE4ZmIwYjBkNTZlMWNmMDQ0MjA4NDQzMmNmNzIzYjIzMDljMTIwNGJlMi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDY3JmhlaWdodD01OTQ.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/e7ee3f3c9a533ed333e8f818fb0b0d56e1cf0442084432cf723b2309c1204be2.png%5C%22" alt='\"Amani' joy ward in a throwback video. source: instagram width='\"467\"' height='\"594\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Amani Joy Ward in a throwback video. | Source: Instagram\/itslilmooney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>&ldquo;She will forever be daddy&rsquo;s best friend and mommy&rsquo;s little girl. We&rsquo;ll miss you and love you forever, Amani Joy,&rdquo;\u00a0concluded\u00a0Charvarius in his caption.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/linNcAQI5u-GVemlO-_7nYpfkGOXhkjsSHaTEZMYmfM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzE4M2IwNWYyNDJkYWY4NGRkYTg0NGNkNDY1MTQ0MTU4ZmRmZTViMWYzNWY4OTAyNjc1MTBiODY5YmM4NzI1Mi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NjAyJmhlaWdodD03NTg.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/3183b05f242daf84dda844cd465144158fdfe5b1f35f890267510b869bc87252.png%5C%22" alt='\"Amani' joy ward with her mom and dad. source: instagram width='\"602\"' height='\"758\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Amani Joy Ward with her mom and dad. | Source: Instagram\/itslilmooney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advintextbuilder_slot-wrapper___oz3g>\n<div class='\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"'><span class='\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advslots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf advslots_adv-square-wrap__bxsu_>\n<div class='\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_1\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_1-0\"' class='\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>In addition to his Instagram dedication, Charvarius shared two posts on his Instagram Story \u2014 one displayed a black background with overlaid text that\u00a0read, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m Broken \ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94.&rdquo;\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/1n9vKWAqJQ7UoO2S3g9pNNOoXp034TQMMpxfaSIaCL8\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjY0ZDNjN2ExZTllMTBkNTM1MjYwZTZjODRkMjIzYjg0YTUxOTg1NDdmNDE2Y2FhOWM4OTM3NThkMjQyNGMyZS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDI5JmhlaWdodD03Njc.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/264d3c7a1e9e10d535260e6c84d223b84a5198547f416caa9c893758d2424c2e.png%5C%22" alt='\"Charvarius' ward instagram story about the death of his daughter posted on october source: width='\"429\"' height='\"767\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Charvarius Ward&rsquo;s Instagram Story about the death of his daughter, posted on October 29, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/itslilmooney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>His second post showed an adorable photo of Amani dressed in a onesie with a message written in yellow that\u00a0stated, &ldquo;My Baby. My Life. My Queen. My Heart. My Everything \ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94.&rdquo;\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/IHvxNgqojh45NBWVVPDAAZ02vEpJ2f66VbVJlZ-gPys\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTU4MTJiODc4OThkYmFmYmVjMzUzMGQwNDNiMDE2ZWViNzg3NTI0ZGJiNTk4ZTdkZjI2MTk4OTRmMzY0MTYxMy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDMwJmhlaWdodD03NjY.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/a5812b87898dbafbec3530d043b016eeb787524dbb598e7df2619894f3641613.png%5C%22" alt='\"Charvarius' ward second instagram story post about the death of his child. source: width='\"430\"' height='\"766\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Charvarius Ward&rsquo;s second Instagram Story post about the death of his child. | Source: Instagram\/itslilmooney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advintextbuilder_slot-wrapper___oz3g>\n<div class='\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"'><span class='\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advslots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf advslots_adv-square-wrap__bxsu_>\n<div class='\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_2\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_2-1\"' class='\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Like Charvarius, Amani&rsquo;s bereaved mother, Monique, shared an Instagram Story on her account, in which she\u00a0penned, &ldquo;My baby. God why? \ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94.&rdquo;\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/qSmrtKgHIAWi_EomCjymOgYIjCjloUqhBf1_5cVyfa8\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZmExNjc1ODA4OWFlMjlmNTc3MmMyYTk0NmY3OWUxMWFlNGE3ZDVlYWY3NjkyZDEyMmY4YzViOTdhNzNiNDk3MC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDIyJmhlaWdodD03NjU.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/fa16758089ae29f5772c2a946f79e11ae4a7d5eaf7692d122f8c5b97a73b4970.png%5C%22" alt="\&quot;Monique's" instagram story post about the death of her baby daughter posted on october source: width='\"422\"' height='\"765\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Monique&rsquo;s Instagram Story post about the death of her baby daughter, posted on October 29, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/itscmonique\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>The official Instagram account of the 49ers also took to social media to pen a heartfelt tribute to little Amani and her loved ones.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advintextbuilder_slot-wrapper___oz3g>\n<div class='\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"'><span class='\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\"'>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>After they expressed their sorrow, the football team\u00a0wrote, &ldquo;Amani truly embodied pure happiness and brought joy to all those around her with her sweet demeanor and contagious laugh.&rdquo;\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source 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