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San Francisco 49ers’ Charvarius Ward shares ‘dark cloud’ feeling after daughter’s ‘passing’: ‘Bigger than football’ – baobao

The NFL player announced that his 23-month-old daughter had died in late October..bb

Charvarius Ward #7 of the San Francisco 49ers on the sideline before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. The 49ers defeated the Jaguars 34-3.
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Charvarius Ward is opening up about how he’s been coping with the death of his 23-month-old daughter Amani Joy…bb

The San Francisco 49ers cornerback, 28, spoke with The New York Times after his team lost to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 12, saying that this past season has been marked with many personal tragedies on and off the field…bb

“There’s been a dark cloud over us all season,” Ward said. “This will be a good offseason for this team to regroup, refocus and try to rekindle the spark.”..bb

Charvarius Ward #7 of the San Francisco 49ers runs onto the field prior to the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California.

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Sharing that he doesn’t know if he’s going to return next season, Ward said the past few months have been difficult as he’s navigated the death of his daughter.
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“It’s been hard for me personally to go to work every day, every game — even to practice or go to meetings,” he said. “I almost left a couple of times. S—, I know fans probably hate me [for saying that], but f— it, it’s real life.”..bb

“It’s bigger than football. This is the hardest time in my life for sure,” Ward admitted…bb

Charvarius Ward #7 of the San Francisco 49ers on the sideline before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 23-17
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On Tuesday, Oct. 29, Ward announced the death of his daughter Amani Joy, whom he shares with his girlfriend Monique Cook. Sharing a photo of his daughter on his Instagram, Ward wrote that his family was “heartbroken” as they processed the tragic news…bb

“We are heartbroken that our beautiful baby girl, Amani Joy passed away on Monday morning. She was the best blessing we could have asked for, and her joyous spirit made us smile from ear to ear,” Ward wrote in the caption…bb

“She taught us to have patience, trust, and a positive outlook on life. She showed us true strength and bravery. She overcame adversity at a young age and was always happy, lighting up every room with her smile.”..bb

“Having the privilege of being her parents and seeing the world through her eyes has changed us for the better. She will forever be daddy’s best friend and mommy’s little girl. We’ll miss you and love you forever, Amani Joy,” he ended his post…bb

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