Who Was Keyshawn Johnson's Daughter Maia Johnson? | The US Sun

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FORMER NFL player Keyshawn Johnson has announced the tragic news of the death of his daughter on social media in a heartbreaking post.

His eldest daughter, Maia Johnson, 25, died on Monday, March 15, 2021.

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Who was Maia Johnson?

Maia Johnson was the firstborn daughter of Keyshawn Johnson and his ex-wife Shikiri Hightower.

Shikiri was a 19-year-old student and Keyshawn was 22, when they had Maia, in 1995.

The pair tied the knot in 1998 but got divorced in 2002.

They also have a 22-year-old son, Keyshawn Johnson Jr.

Back in 2017, Shikiri shared an Instagram post detailing the pair’s story for Maia’s 22 birthday.

She said: “Maia, 22 years ago, your dad and I proudly brought you into this world. I was 19, a sophomore at USC, your dad was 22, like you are today.

“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.”

She continued by calling her “fearless”, “beautiful”, “intelligent”, “well-traveled”, “resourceful” and her “mini-me.”

What was Maia Johnson’s cause of death?

Keyshawn shared the news of the death of his daughter on Monday, March 15, 2021.

The cause of Maia Johnson’s death has not been identified yet.

What has Keyshawn Johnson said?

Keyshawn, who currently works as a radio host for ESPN, announced the tragic death of Maia on Twitter.

He said: “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.”

He continued: “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.

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“Shikiri, Maia’s siblings, our family and me appreciate your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.”

Shortly after he shared the post, ESPN released a supportive statement.

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It said: “Our thoughts are with Keyshawn and his family as they deal with this unthinkable tragedy.

“He has the full support of his ESPN family.”.