Julie McKnight is utilizing social media to honor Niko McKnight as “greater than an estranged son.” The 32-year-old died following a two-year battle with most cancers. His father’s brother, Claude McKnight, was the primary member of the family to substantiate the information by way of TikTok on Could 29. Statements from Niko’s brother, Brian Jr., and his mom adopted. This week, Brian McKnight lastly broke his silence on his son’s loss of life, however the social media tribute additionally threw shade at Claude and Julie. On Wednesday (June 4), the mom shared a couple of posts praising her son’s different titles: brother, husband, uncle, and cousin.
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Julie McKnight Shares Heartfelt Content material About Niko
As talked about, Julie hopped on Instagram with “Mama Bear” power on Wednesday. Her honorary posts got here simply sooner or later after Brian McKnight used the title to attempt to shade the mom. She shared a collection of timed-out posts on Instagram Tales, which confirmed the images and assertion she included in her feed submit. Her assertion began with “He’s extra…than an estranged son…than a sensational headline.” It continued:
“He’s the purest, sweetest human we’ve been blessed to have. He’s a loving husband…caring and playful uncle…the opposite half to his brother and a fierce protector of his two sisters…a buddy and point out to many…a proficient photographer an gifted musician…a son that I used to be gifted that I’ll without end be happy with. His legacy of kindness, laughter, genrousity and energy will love on. That’s MY boy and I couldn’t be prouder #Mook MamaBear”
In a couple of different posts on her timeline, Julie shared throwback images of Niko McKnight, joyful in his roles as brother, husband, uncle, and cousin. Brian McKnight Jr. was featured in a number of the candy photographs.
Jr. broke his silence about his brother’s passing quickly after his uncle Claude McKnight, and the mom additionally launched an announcement on Could 30. That assertion confirmed the passing of her and Brian’s son, Cole Nikolas McKnight, and known as his loss of life “an immeasurable loss” to the household.
“Julie McKnight has requested for privateness and continued prayers because the household navigates this extremely tough time. Mama Bear and all the household admire the outpouring of affection and help from pals, followers, and the general public,” it added.
Brian McKnight Shaded Julie McKnight
Days after different relations spoke out, Brian McKnight broke his silence on Niko’s loss of life with a faceless Instagram submit. He shared footage of the seaside from a Maui trip he took along with his spouse Leilani and their household. Within the submit, he included a photograph of a lei and a Hennessy bottle positioned subsequent to Niko’s title within the sand. His caption mirrored the voiceover, which started by blasting his brother. Brian known as Claude’s TikTok video about Niko’s passing “tasteless and self-aggrandizing.”
The singer additionally didn’t spare his ex-wife Julie McKnight, asserting that she stood in the way in which of top-notch medical assist he allegedly supplied Niko. He additionally stated he had maintained the “door of communication” open to his son till his passing.
“[Niko] and his mom declined. The door of communication was open and remained open till his loss of life. To the self-proclaimed “mama bear” could God have mercy in your soul for not permitting him to simply accept that assist and never permitting him to make use of that line of communication,” Brian wrote in his tribute submit.
Lately, Niko has blasted his father on-line after Brian implied his elder organic kids have been “merchandise of sin” and “evil,” compared to his organic son and stepchildren with Leilani.
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Mama Bear Shares Warning Put up About Colon Most cancers
Regardless of Brian McKnight’s direct call-out, Julie has seemingly swerved, immediately clapping again at him. Except for sharing reminiscences of Niko, the mom make clear the illness that affected him. On June 5, she shared a submit about rising colon most cancers charges in younger folks. Her caption inspired of us to take heed to their our bodies. Her heartfelt caption pleaded with younger folks to take their well being critically.
“Sure, you may be instructed that you’re too younger for a colonoscopy. Get one anyway. Don’t miss your annual physicals. Get these labs achieved and know your numbers. Greater than something. Pay attention. To. Your. Physique. Once we’re younger and we really feel that our future will keep it up simply as we deliberate we have a tendency to write down issues off as simply being drained or just a little “bug”. Be intentional along with your well being. I do know that healthcare is a problem, particularly now, but when attainable, set that cash apart. Possibly one much less espresso or holding off on that pair of footwear that you simply simply needed to have ☺️ I really like you guys and need you to be okay.”
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