Heartbreaking final post of US golfer Jake Knapp's girlfriend as she dies suddenly aged 28
The heartbreaking final Instagram post of Jake Knapp’s girlfriend has resurfaced after the 28-year-old died suddenly, just weeks after sharing a touching tribute to the PGA Tour winner.
Makena White, who had been in a relationship with Knapp for two years, tragically passed away earlier this week - although the cause of her death has not yet been revealed.
The American took to Instagram last month to share a doting message for her 31-year-old boyfriend - who won the Mexico Open during his maiden PGA Tour last year.
"Year 2 of first fairway hugs & watching you live out your dreams,” she wrote on August 11.
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“Second season in the books - forever grateful to be on this walk with you, here’s to many many many more! I looooove you sweet boy, you make it so dang easy to be proud."
Knapp is yet to publicly comment on the passing of Makena.
News of her passing was confirmed by a close friend on Makena's Instagram page on Friday (September 26).
"Hi everyone - this is Makena’s friend, writing with the heaviest heart to share that Makena passed away earlier this week. She is already so deeply missed by her Dad, her family, her friends, and of course by Nelly and Fergie.
"Makena was one of a kind. She had this rare way of making you feel special, and her huge heart was always overflowing with love. To be loved by Makena was a gift; one that came with endless laughter, so much joy, and a healthy sprinkling of chaos as we tried to keep up with her travel schedule.
"If you would like to honour Makena’s memory, donations to the Bruyère Brain Health & Memory Clinic or the Griffin Bell Endowment Fund would mean a lot."
Before adding: "We love you Mak. We’ll miss you always, and we’ll be looking for you in the sunset."
Tributes quickly filled the comments, with one person commenting: "I will never forget the day I met this gorgeous, vivacious girl. The day her and my daughter became roommates and started what Mak called their 8 month sleepover. I adored her from that first moment of meeting.
"We are blessed to have shared in your light and love. You will be missed beyond measure."
While CBS gold reporter Amanda Balionis typed: "Getting to know Makena was one of my favorite parts of this last year. So much laughter, passion and she never met a stranger. I will miss her light… it touched so many."
Joe Yates