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Niko McKnight, the son of R&B star Brian McKnight has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was only 32-years-old.
The tragic news was revealed by Niko’s uncle, Claude McKnight. Who announced via his social media account, noting that Niko had been privately battling the disease for two years.
Brian McKnight’s Son Dies at 32 After Cancer Battle
“As the day wore on I realized, how could I not post about this? This morning I found out that my nephew Niko McNight passed away,” he said.
He also added: “He’d been bravely battling cancer for the last two years or so. And Ihave a lot of feelings right now… Niko was one of those amazing kids who was quirky and curious and ridiculously talented. Amazing singer and an amazing guitar player. Had a great eye as a photographer. And just one of those kids that at least in my estimation of somebody you always wanted to be around. And so it really sucks that he’s no longer with us.”
Very disparaging stories about Brian and Niko’s relationship were exposed over the past few years. In light of Niko’s passing, Claude also asked outsiders to keep their comments respectful, as the family enters a period of bereavement.
“I’m devastated at my nephews’ passing. If you comment please do do in love, and NOT at what you may have heard about the relationship my brother had/has with his kids. Thank you,” he added.
He did, however, say that as far as why Brian and Niko were estranged remains a mystery to him.
“So here’s the thing. I don’t know exactly what was going on there, I know what I’ve seen. Know what I’ve heard from all parties involved and I try not to judge,” he added.
