San Francisco 49ers star Charvarius Ward has introduced that his 1-year-old daughter tragically handed away.

“We’re heartbroken that our stunning child woman, Amani Pleasure handed away on Monday morning,” the cornerback wrote on Instagram Monday, calling her “the most effective blessing we may have requested for.”

“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 mother and father and seeing the world by her eyes has modified us for the higher,” he wrote. “She’s going to ceaselessly be daddy’s greatest buddy and mommy’s little woman. We’ll miss you and love you ceaselessly, Amani Pleasure.”

Amani Pleasure was born prematurely with Down syndrome and has skilled coronary heart points since delivery, NBC Sports activities reported.

The 49ers shared an announcement Tuesday saying: “The 49ers household is devastated by the sudden passing of Charvarius Ward’s beloved one-year-old daughter, Amani Pleasure.”

“Amani really embodied pure happiness and introduced pleasure to all these round her along with her candy demeanor and contagious snigger,” the group stated. “We’ll proceed to grieve with Charvarius and Monique, whereas sending them our love and help throughout this unimaginable time.”

Again in March, Ward had opened up on Instagram about his daughter’s Down syndrome, writing: “I used to suppose Down Syndrome was a handicap however now I understand it’s only a present from God.”

He stated changing into a father to Amani taught him persistence and to give up.

“We couldn’t management whether or not she had Trisomy 21 however we will management our angle about it. At first we went by emotions of disappointment & anger however these emotions reworked into pure pleasure as quickly as we laid eyes on her,” he defined. “She went from coronary heart surgical procedure to the happiest child I’ve ever been round. Amani is stuffed with pure pleasure & a contagious snigger. My child makes me smile from ear to ear each time I see her. November 17, 2022 a star was born.”