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Tom Brady and NFL Players Respond Immediately on NFL Dad’s Emotional Note, Days After Tragic Accident Caused the Death of Baby Daughter: “Hardest Couple Weeks of Our Lives”

Published 05/12/2023, 12:03 PM EDT

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The lives of the Barrett Family will never be the same. In a devastating turn of events, Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett and his family are going through unimaginable heartbreak. The family is mourning the loss of their beloved toddler child, whose bright presence once filled their home with joy and laughter. And, everybody is shaken. Various NFL athletes and Shaquil’s teammates have come up to offer their prayers for the family including Tom Brady.

The 30-year-old linebacker, Shaquil Barrett, and his wife, Jordana Barrett, tragically lost their 2-year-old daughter in an incident that shook their world and the entire Buccaneers community. Since then, they have maintained a low profile, but recently Barrett took to social media to express his feelings. He shared a brief note about their loss and extended gratitude to everyone who supported him, and offered condolences to his family.

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While mourning their loss, Barret shared a poignant and heartbreaking post on Thursday, expressing gratitude towards those who stood by his side during his tough times. The post stated, “I just wanted to send a heart felt thank you for the prayers. Thoughts, Meals, flowers, gifts, and support”.

The letter also read, “This has been the hardest couple weeks of our lives…..Thank you will never be enough, but from the deepest of our hearts, Thank you.” Barrett captioned it, “Thank you all so much #TGBTG.”

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Tragically, Arrayah was pronounced dead on April 29 of this year after drowning in a pool. Just a few days prior, on April 19, she joyfully celebrated her second birthday. Her father shared a heartwarming image of Arrayah, capturing her cuteness, and accompanied it with a heartfelt caption, “Happy 2nd bday to my cutie girl. So sweet and cute. You made our family complete. I love you baby girl😘😘 #TGBTG #BIG2.”

In honor of this precious little girl and to offer their condolences, numerous fans, and celebrities took to social media, expressing an outpouring of love and support for the grieving family.

NFL community united to mourn Arrayah’s death

The impact of this baby girl reached far and wide, touching the hearts of not only her immediate family but also the entire NFL community. Even Tom Brady, who has played alongside the Buccaneers, expressed his love and support for the family. In a heartfelt comment, he wrote, “We love you guys 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️.”

The team Buccaneers didn’t leave a chance to mourn their player’s loss and commented with a heart, “♥️.”

Barrett’s teammate and Buccaneers cornerback, Carlton Davis III also wrote, “Love you guys.”

The offensive tackle Menelik Watson said, “Love Eternal ♾️ 🫶🏾.”

The team’s reporter, Carmen Vitali, also shared her support, “Love and prayers to you always ❤️.”

The sports commentator, Erin Andrews, dropped the heart emoticons, “❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.”

The defensive end of Houston Texans, Demone Harris commented, “Love you guys ❤️❤️.”

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Apart from the celebrities, one fan wrote, “Thinking of and praying for you and your family. I am so sorry for the loss of your precious little girl 🙏🏼❤️.”

One user expressed his deep sadness, “Brother, my heart hurts for you and your family. My condolences.”

Another user wrote, “Sending light and love to you and your family 💚💛.”

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Everyone reflected their profound sympathy and showered the Barret family with love, blessings, hearts, and support during difficult times.

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Bhwya Sriya is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. With a Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from an esteemed university, Bhwya tries to amalgamate her love for sports with her creativity. Her interest in sports arose when Bhwya represented her district on a race track in school.
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