The NBA world was treated with a recap of the storied and eventful life of 4x NBA champion and Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal through a docuseries this year. HBO’s four-part documentary dubbed?SHAQ?captured Big Diesel’s vulnerable side behind the limelights and championships. Moreover, we also witnessed O’Neal admitting to emotional scars from the death of loved ones. However, another member of the O’Neal family recently experienced a similarly harrowing experience.?

The person in question is the eldest daughter of Shaquille O’Neal, Taahirah O’Neal. She recently took to social media to mourn the tragic passing of her ‘Best friend.’

Taahirah O’Neal mourns the unfortunate passing of a loved one

Taahirah O’Neal is the eldest offspring of Shaquille O’Neal’s exhaustive family. O’Neal had Taahirah with Ex-girlfriend Arnetta Yardbourgh during his Orlando Magic days in 1996. Taahirah shares her home with five other siblings. Incidentally, Taahirah also shared a significant amount of time with her ‘Best Friend’ over the years. The friend in question is her pug, whom she lovingly called Louie. However, unfortunately, Louie passed away a few days after Christmas. Taahirah took to her social media to mourn the tragic passing.

Taahirah posted some wholesome pictures of her and Louie on her Instagram. She captioned the post,?“Had to say goodbye to my little man yesterday. Louie, thank you for being my best friend all these years. I love you Stink!”

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As the popular sentiment goes about family sticking together during trying times, Taahirah received major love and support from her family. Consequently, her Instagram post about Louie received thoughtful condolences from her many siblings. Moreover, certain extended family and friends of the O’Neal family also sent their condolences to her.?

Shaqir O’Neal, the youngest son of Shaquille O’Neal, commented:?

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Me’arah O’Neal, the youngest daughter of Shaquille O’Neal, commented:?

???Love youuuu

Amirah O’Neal, the middle daughter of Shaquille O’Neal, commented:?

Sending you so much love

Nischelle Turner, a long-time friend and podcast host alongside Shaquille O’Neal, commented:?

So sorry, sweetheart. Sending you love.

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As Taahirah emotionally recovers from her dreadful loss, her father, Shaquille O’Neal, recently confessed to fighting demons for years.
In a rare, vulnerable appearance in his documentary, his larger-than-life personality of O’Neal gave way to the mournful version of himself as he reflected on the death of his sister and former teammate Kobe Bryant.

Shaquille O’Neal confessed to hazardous insomnia due to emotional scars

In the?SHAQ?documentary, the Hall of Famer didn’t hesitate to share some darker aspects of his eventful life. While doing so, O’Neal confessed to disturbing health hazards after the tragic passing of his sister and Kobe Bryant.?

While holding back tears, O’Neal revealed,?“I don’t go to bed till 5 AM? Ever since Kobe [Bryant] and my sister died I can’t sleep.”?The Big Fella’s confession received major emotional support from the NBA world.?

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Shaquille O’Neal’s younger sister, Ayesha Harrison-Jex, passed away three years ago while battling cancer.

The Hall of Famer’s former teammate at the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, tragically passed away in a helicopter crash alongside his daughter Giana Bryant in early 2020. R.I.P Mamba.