MMA Star Mourns Loss of 15-Month-Old Son

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has announced his 15-month-old son Kobe has died.

Ngannou, in a social media post with a picture of his son, wrote, “Too soon to leave, but yet he’s gone.”

The post continued, “My little boy, my mate, and my partner Kobe were full of life and joy. Now, he’s laying without life. I shouted his name over and over, but he’s not responding.”

The MMA star did not release details on what caused his son’s death.

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— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) April 29, 2024

Our deepest condolences to Francis Ngannou and his family at this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you, champ. pic.twitter.com/3jvpUTXZ8o

— BOXXER (@boxxer) April 30, 2024

Here’s what CNN reported:

Francis Ngannou’s 15-month-old son Kobe has died, the MMA fighter and boxer posted on Monday.

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“Too soon to leave but yet he’s gone,” Ngannou wrote on Instagram. “My little boy, my mate, my partner Kobe was full of life and joy. Now, he’s laying without life. I shouted his name over and over but he’s not responding.”

Ngannou didn’t disclose the cause of his son’s death.

“I was my best self next to him and now I have no clue of who I am,” added Ngannou in his Instagram post. “Life is so unfair to hit us where it hurts the most.

No choice-or amount-of words can express how heartbreaking this tragic news is!
The entire world of sports and beyond stand crushed and painfully supportive with Francis at this time.
Please know that millions of us embrace little Kobe with our prayers💔
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— Michael Buffer (@Michael_Buffer) April 30, 2024

Per Fox News:

Francis Ngannou, a former UFC star-turned-boxer, made a heartbreaking announcement on Monday as he revealed his young son has died.

Ngannou’s son, Kobe, turned 1-year-old in January. The MMA star said he had died Saturday.

“Too soon leave but yet he’s gone,” Ngannou said in a statement posted to X. “My little boy, my mate, my partner Kobe was full of life and joy. Now, he’s laying without life. I shouted his name over and over but he’s not responding.

“I was my best self next to him and no I have no clue who I am. Life is so unfair to hit us where it hurts the most.”

Ngannou asked his followers to help in dealing with the death of his child.

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