Defender Tampa Bay Buccaneers by Shaquil Barrett Her 2-year-old daughter died Sunday morning after drowning in a swimming pool. A statement from the Tampa Police Department said Arrayah, Barrett’s daughter, fell into the pool shortly before 9:30 a.m. Sunday, every day. EVERYBODY.
Arrayah was taken to an area hospital but did not survive the incident. Authorities do not believe the girl’s death is suspicious at this time. Instead, they called the incident a “completely random and tragic incident”.
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The Tampa Bay Times reports that she is the youngest of four children the 30-year-old NFL star shares with his wife and high school sweetheart, Jordanna.
Buccaneers, former Tampa Bay QB Tom Brady send their condolences
Buccaneers has released a official statement on Twitter after news of Arrayah’s death became public, calling it heartbreaking “for all members of the Buccaneers family.”
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Shaq, Jordanna and the entire Barrett family during this incredibly difficult time,” the statement read. “While no words can bring real comfort at a time like this, our support and love as they begin to come to terms with their profound loss. with their dear Arrayah.”
The recently retired Tampa Bay QB Tom Brady, who played several seasons with Barrett, offered similar condolences.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion posted a photo on his Instagram Story of Barrett, beaming, wearing his number 58 jersey as he posed on the couch with his family, who also is wearing a sports Bucs outfit.
“Brady loves you,” Brady wrote over the image, including a prayer emoji.
Arrayah just celebrated her second birthday on April 19, Instagram post shows
Arraya recently celebrated her second birthday on April 19, with Barrett posting an adorable tribute to the toddler at the time.
“Happy 2nd birthday to my lovely girl. It’s so sweet and cute. You have made our family complete. I love you baby girl😘😘,” he wrote alongside a photo of Arrayah smiling in a pink ruffled dress.
Meanwhile, the investigation into Aarayah’s death is still ongoing.
Based on CNNBarrett, who played in the National Football League for nine seasons, entered the league as an untrained free agent for the State of Colorado.
He’s played his first five seasons with the Denver Broncos, while this upcoming 2023-2024 season will be his fifth as a Buccaneer.
Former NFL Running Back Peyton Hills was admitted to the ICU after saving his children from drowning in January
In January, the former NFL runner back to Peyton Hills found himself in critical condition after saving his children from drowning, The Shade Room reports.
The 36-year-old played seven seasons in the NFL from 2008 to 2014, playing for the Broncos, Browns, Chiefs and Giants after being pulled from Arkansas by Denver.
Former RB Peyton Hillis is recovering after saving his children from drowning in the sea earlier this month.
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