Arrayah was the youngest child of Shaquil Barrett and wife Jordanna, and her sudden death left them in deep grief
On April 30, 2023, Shaquil Barrett and his wife Jordanna Barrett received the heartbreaking news that their 2-year-old daughter, Arrayah Barrett, had passed away. This news shocked not only the Barrett family but also the entire football community.
Who is Jordanna Barrett wife of Shaquil Barrett: Bio, family, children, job, Instagram
Shaquil Barrett’s 2-year old daughter, Arrayah, passed away today due to drowning.
Rest in Peace 😢❤️ pic.twitter.com/lQo0m4rPbc
— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) April 30, 2023
Shaquil Barrett is married to Jordanna Barrett, the founder of a non-profit organization called fifty50 Foundation, which focuses on serving foster care children. They tied the knot on February 2, 2012, while Jordanna was pregnant with their first child, Shaquil Junior.
After two years of marriage, the couple had their second child, Braylon Barrett. Their third child, Aaliyah Barrett, was born in 2015, and their youngest child, Arrayah Barrett, was born on April 19, 2019, but she passed away on April 30, 2023.
Arrayah Barrett’s death
Shaquil and Jordanna celebrated their youngest child, Arrayah’s second birthday on April 19, 2023. Sadly, just ten days after her birthday, Arrayah fell into the pool and was rushed to the hospital. Despite the doctors’ efforts to revive her, Arrayah passed away.
On their Instagram page, the Buccaneers shared a photo and expressed their sadness regarding the tragic news, stating that it has deeply affected everyone in the Buccaneers community.
According to Tampa police, the investigation into Arrayah Barrett’s death is ongoing, but there is no suspicion, and her death is considered an accident. Losing a child is a tragedy that no parent should ever experience. Shaquil and Jordanna Barrett’s entire family is grieving, and they need time to process this profound loss.
Shaquil Barrett career
Shaquil Akeem “Shaq” Barrett was born on November 17, 1992. He started playing football when he joined the college at Nebraska-Ohama in 2010. However, after the college eliminated its football program, he transferred to Colorado State to continue his journey.
Shaquil Barrett was a key player for the Denver Broncos for four seasons, earning recognition as a top performer in special teams and pass rushing. He even achieved the honor of being selected for the Pro Bowl due to his excellent performance in 2019, when he topped the NFL in sacks. Shaquil played an integral role in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ successful victory at Super Bowl LV in 2021.