What happened to Keyshawn Johnson's daughter? Ex-NFL star's firstborn Maia dies at 25

Former NFL player and current ESPN commentator Keyshawn Johnson announced death of his first-born daughter, Maia Johnson, on Monday. former New York Jets me news public on social media with a heartfelt note for his late daughter. Keyshawn Johnson daughter Maia was born to 48-year-old with first wife Shikiri Hightower, whom he was married to from 1998-2002. 

What happened to Keyshawn Johnson's daughter Maia? How did Maia Johnson die? 

Keyshawn Johnson announced on Monday that his elder daughter Maia Johnson h bread her last in an emotional statement on Twitter. former NFL wide receiver wrote, "It is with incredible sness that I have to share news about passing of my beautiful Daughter Maia. Maia, as my firstborn child, has been joy of my, and her Mor Shikiri's, life. She came into our lives just as we were both coming of age as ults 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".

Keyshawn Johnson daughter cause of death is yet to be revealed and former NFL star also refrained from doing so in his social media statement. According to Yahoo Sports, Johnson shared Maia with his ex-wife, Shikiri Hightower. pair were married from 1998 to 2002 and also have a son, Keyshawn Johnson Jr., who is also a wide receiver committed to play for  University of Nebraska. Johnson also shares three younger children London, Vance and Shyla with his current wife, Jennifer Conr. 

In 2017, Hightower posted a series of Instagram photos to celebrate Maia's 22nd birthday, writing that she gave birth to her first-born daughter when she was a sophomore at University of Sourn California in 1995. Johnson was 22 when y brought Maia into world just before being drafted into New York Jets as No. 1 pick  NFL Draft in 1996. Shikiri was full of praise for her daughter on post, suggesting that Maia was "destined for greatness". 

Keyshawn Johnson played in NFL for 11 seasons before retiring and joining ESPN as a sports analyst. 48-year-old played a key role in Tampa Bay Buccaneers winning Super Bowl XXXVII, which was ir last championship success before Tom Bry & co. brought trophy back to Florida this season. He currently is an NFL analyst on ESPN's NFL Live and co-hosts ESPN Rio's weekday morning show, Keyshawn, JWill & Zubin, with Jay Williams and Zubin Mehenti.

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