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Tragic news from Keyshawn Johnson … the former NFL star receiver has just announced his eldest daughter, Mayan, died. She was 25 years old.
“It is with incredible sadness that I must share the news about the death of my beautiful daughter Maia,” said Johnson on Monday.
“Maia, as my first daughter, has been the joy of my life and the life of her Mother Shikiri.”
Maia was Johnson’s first child with Shikiri Hightower, with whom he was married from 1998-2002. They also had a son, Keyshawn Jr., in 1998. Johnson also has two children with his current wife, Jennifer Conrad.
Johnson added … “She came into our lives when we were both growing up and has been a constant and beloved presence for both of us.”
“We are heartbroken and devastated by his loss. Shikiri, Maia’s brothers, our family and I appreciate your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.”
No cause of death has been publicly revealed at this time.
Several of Keyshawn’s current and former ESPN colleagues shared their condolences after the announcement … including Louis Riddick and Jemele Hill.
“I’m sorry, Keshawn.” Riddick said on Twitter. “This is devastating and touching to hear. From my family to yours … our deepest and most sincere condolences brother.
Hill added … “I’m sorry for your loss.”
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