Former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson paid tribute to his daughter Maia Johnson writing that he is “heartbroken and devastated.” His daughter Maia was only 25 years old when she passed away.
On Monday, the former NFL wide receiver shared the tragic news with his followers. Addressing his firstborn child Maia Johnson as “the joy” of his life, Keyshawn Johnson wrote,
It is with incredible sadness that I have to share the news about the passing of my beautiful Daughter Maia,
It is with incredible sadness that I have to share the news about the passing of my beautiful Daughter Maia. Maia, as my first born child, has been the joy of my, and her Mother Shikiri’s, life.
— Keyshawn Johnson (@keyshawn) March 15, 2021
How Did Keyshawn Johnson Daughter Maia Johnson Die?
Following Johnson’s announcement, ESPN issued a statement expressing its condolences to Maia’s family. The statement reads,
Our thoughts are with Keyshawn and his family as they deal with this unthinkable tragedy. He has the full support of his ESPN family,
Apart from the news of her death, the family has not disclosed any specific details on how and when Maia Johnson died.
What Is Keyshawn Johnson Daughter Maia Johnson Cause of Death?
The former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson announced the news of his daughter’s death through his social media on Monday. As of now, the cause of Maia’s death was unknown at the time. But we will try to update it as soon as possible.
Maia Johnson Parents / Siblings
Late Maia Johnson was the daughter of former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson and his wife from 1998 to 2002, Shikiri Hightower. As of now, Keyshawn Johnson works as an ESPN analyst. In 2014, he went on to marry Jennifer Conrad. Including Maia Johnson, Keyshawn is also a father to Keyshawn Jr., age 22, Vance, London, and Shyla Johnson.
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Shikiri, Maia’s mother, is a fashion entrepreneur who received a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Southern California. At the age of 19, her mother gave birth to Maia. At that time, her father Keyshawn was 22 years old.
How Old Was Keyshawn Johnson Daughter Maia Johnson?
Keyshawn Johnson daughter Maia Johnson was 25 years old when she died. Her parents welcomed her into this world in 1995. Through his Twitter, Maia’s father Keyshawn said,
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.
For Maia’s 22nd birthday in 2017, her mother Shikiri posted their story on Instagram. In the caption, she wrote,
We were so young, wanting nothing more than to be your parents.
Four months later, your dad became the number one draft pick, our lives were forever changed. We went from inconspicuously driving you around campus in a beat up used Honda to life in a fish bowl, all eyes on us, without us truly understanding what that meant. Our once private dysfunction was suddenly on blast, all of it playing out as folk’s entertainment.
Additionally, she described her daughter Maia as “my fearless, beautiful, intelligent, well-traveled, resourceful daughter,” and “my mini-me.
Keyshawn Johnson Daughter Maia Johnson Instagram
Maia Johnson ran her Instagram account under the name (@mayadenisegaskin). The account holds more than a hundred thousand followers. In addition to that, her Instagram bio reads,
maya-denise ✨💓🌻🛍
Miss Arizona Collegiate America @missarizonacollegiate
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