Keyshawn Johnson recently shared some tragic news regarding his precious daughter.
“It is with incredible sadness that I have to share the news about the passing of my beautiful Daughter Maia,” Johnson said. “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.”
We also all appreciate your support and respect for our privacy as we move forward. Thank you all, God Bless. Keyshawn Johnson, Sr.
— Keyshawn Johnson (@keyshawn) March 15, 2021
Keyshawn Johnson, Jr. remembers and honors his sister, sharing with the world her legacy and the very special impact she made on him:
“…I lost the one person in my life that is full blood,” Johnson Jr. said in the Instagram post. “I lost my big sister Maia. Maia was undoubtedly my biggest role model growing up. I wanted to be nothing but a clone of her. I always thought she was the coolest person, had the coolest clothes, listened to the best music. I dont know what I’m going to do without you. I just wish we were as close as we used to be. I’m sorry for that and I love you so much. I will see you soon 
People are praying for Johnson and his family, while sending words of encouragement, love, support, and their condolences:
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.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) March 16, 2021@keyshawn
As a parent who’s youngest daughter died 18 years ago, I certainly understand your pain, YET Earth had NO sorrow that Heaven Can NOT heal. Our family is praying for all of you that the Lord will heal and comfort you now and forever more. Psalms 91
— Cami (@PrincessRed335) March 16, 2021
RIP to Keyshawn Johnson 's oldest daughter Maia ! & prayers go out to their family at this time . God bless her soul . So young .
— Rana (@RanaNb72) March 16, 2021pic.twitter.com/sgwSxHTL8g
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
— Michele (@Michele86569968) March 16, 2021
I lost 2 sisters in the last 19 months, and the loss of a child is a tremendous heartbreak. That emptiness and grief has hit my parents very hard.
Bless you, and your family.
Oh no…. You don't know me, but I had the pleasure of meeting Maia while teaching briefly at her boarding school, and I was very impressed by her. What a loss. I'm very sorry.
— Matthew Weymar (@DiamondStarsGM) March 15, 2021
Prayers up for Johnson, Johnson Jr., and their family during this devastating time.
“We also all appreciate your support and respect for our privacy as we move forward,” Johnson said. “Thank you all, God Bless. Keyshawn Johnson, Sr.”
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