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Tragic news from Keyshawn Johnson … the former NFL star receiver has just announced his eldest daughter, Maia, died. She was 25 years old.
“It is with incredible sadness that I have to share the news of the passing of my beautiful daughter Maia,” Johnson said Monday.
“Maia, as my firstborn child, was the joy of me and her mother Shikiri’s life.”
Maia was Johnson’s first child with Shikiri Hightower, whom he 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 just when we were both adults and was a constant beloved presence for both of us.”
“We are saddened and devastated by her loss. Shikiri, Maia’s siblings, our family and I appreciate your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
No cause of death has been made public at this time.
Several of Keyshawn’s current and former ESPN colleagues shared their condolences following the announcement … Louis Riddick and Jemele Hill.
“I’m so sorry Keshawn.” Riddick said on Twitter. “It’s devastating and heartbreaking to hear. From my family to you … our deepest and most sincere condolences brother.
Hill added … “So sorry for your loss.”
TEAR.