Keyshawn Johnson Announces the Passing of His Daughter Maia

Former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson announced on Monday that one of his children has died. Johnson took to social media to share that his daughter Maia has passed away. She was 25. He hasn’t revealed the cause of death as of yet.

“It is with incredible sadness that I have to share the news about the passing of my beautiful Daughter Maia,” he wrote on social media. “Maia, as my first born child, has been the joy of my, and her Mother Shikiri’s, life.

“She came into our lives just as we were both coming of age as adults and has been a constant beloved presence for both of us. We are heartbroken and devastated by her loss. Shikiri, Maia’s siblings, our family and me appreciate your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.”

She came into our lives just as we were both coming of age as adults and has been a constant beloved presence for both of us. We are heartbroken and devastated by her loss. Shikiri, Maia’s siblings, our family and me appreciate your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

— Keyshawn Johnson (@keyshawn) March 15, 2021

Key got some condolences sent his way:

My heart goes out to my good friend Keyshawn Johnson who lost his oldest daughter Maia. Cookie and I are sending our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers to Keyshawn and his family. 🙏🏾 @keyshawn

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) March 16, 2021

Statement from ESPN on the passing of Keyshawn Johnson's daughter, Maia: "Our thoughts are with Keyshawn and his family as they deal with this unthinkable tragedy. He has the full support of his ESPN family." https://t.co/tQFc6R6Txk

— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) March 15, 2021

Praying for Keyshawn Johnson and his family . Stay strong Bro…. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/i3i42icZlW

— 𝙷𝚘𝚘𝚍𝚒𝚎𝙻𝙱𝙹  (@HoodieLBJ) March 16, 2021

Our thoughts are with Keyshawn Johnson's entire family after he confirmed the news of his daughter's passing: "We are heartbroken and devastated by her loss." 💔 https://t.co/OAd2KoFlR6 pic.twitter.com/ZHYaaNSols

— E! News (@enews) March 16, 2021

🙏for Keyshawn Johnson & family, very sad news https://t.co/QKtiIC5Wn8

— SideAction (@SideActionHQ) March 16, 2021

Johnson is currently a commentator for ESPN.

Condolences to Key and his family.

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