Retired MLS player Brad Knighton’s daughter Olivia, 11, died in a boating accident in South Carolina on Wednesday.
Olivia Knighton died in a boating accident in South Carolina.Brad Knighton/Instagram
Brad Knighton/Instagram
“There are no words to express the depth of our profound grief and sorrow in this moment,” the Knightons wrote.
“Our family is still in shock at the sudden and tragic loss of our beautiful and brilliant daughter, Olivia, to an unfortunate boating accident yesterday. We are still in disbelief that her bright and pure light was taken away from us so suddenly.”
“Somehow, we will get through this together as a family,” they added.
Brad Knighton poses with his family.Brad Knighton/Instagram
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“Olivia loved soccer and the Revolution with all of her heart,” the message continued. “Our family always felt your support behind us during my career. We will need you and your prayers with us now more than ever. We love you, Olivia.”
“You’re with us always, Olivia ❤️,” the team wrote. Knighton commented on the message with several emojis: “✝️🫶🏻❤️🙏🏻.”
source: people.com
