Shaquil Barrett's wife Jordanna has issued a heartbreaking statement after the death of their two-year-old daughter Arrayah at the family's South Tampa home.
Tampa police officers responded to the incident just before 9:30am local time, on Sunday 30 April, in reference to a child who had fallen into a pool.
After Arrayah was transported to a hospital in the area, lifesaving measures were taken but, sadly, she was pronounced dead.
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Jordanna Barrett, the wife of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker, took to Instagram to share an emotional tribute to her late daughter.
Alongside a phot of Arrayah celebrating her recent Birthday, Jordanna wrote: "Our world will never be the same. Arrayah was the apple of my eye, and my heart will forever be with hers.
"I love you so much my baby. I am so so sorry. Until we see each other again, please watch over your siblings and momma and dada. We love you forever and ever and always.
"I can't wait to see that precious smile again, and just hug you so close. I would do absolutely anything. There is no Barrett 6 without you, and we will forever hold your place down here, until we all meet again in heaven. I love you forever and always."
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers also paid their respects in a statement, which read: "Today’s tragic news is heartbreaking for all members of the Buccaneers family.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Shaq, Jordanna and the entire Barrett family during this unimaginably difficult time.
"While no words can provide true comfort at a time such as this, we offer our support and love as they begin to process this very profound loss of their beloved Arrayah."
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Barrett's former teammate Tom Brady also shared his condolences on social media by posting a photo of Barrett, his wife Jordanna, their four children and their dog.
"The Bradys love you," he wrote.
Fans around the world have been left devastated by the news, with one person writing: "My condolences to the Barrett Family!"
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"Such tragic news... prayers to the family," a second added.
"I'm sick hearing that news," a third wrote.
Another said: "I can’t even imagine. Deepest condolences to the Barretts."
Arrayah was the youngest of Barrett and Jordanna's four children - sons Shaquil Jr. and Braylon, and daughter Aaliyah.
Anish Vij