Anthony Grant’s daughter Jayda Grant has died as per Twitter Tribute.
Anthony Grant is the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Dayton in the United States. From 2006 to 2009, he was the head coach at Virginia Commonwealth University, and from 2009 to 2015, he was the head coach at the University of Alabama.
Jayda Grant is his daughter who has passed away making the citizens curious about the death. Tributes are being flooded on the social media platform, especially on Twitter.
RIP: Did Jayda Grant Commit Suicide?
According to her obituary, Jayda Grant was a 2019 graduate of Chaminade Julienne High School and had entered UD to pursue a degree in psychology. In a joint statement, UD President Eric Spina and Vice President/Director of Athletics Neil Sullivan said:
“On behalf of the whole University of Dayton community, we mourn the loss of Jayda Grant with great sadness. Anthony, Chris, and their entire family have our heartfelt condolences. They have our affection and support without reservation.
We pray for their comfort and tranquility, and we respect their right to privacy during this difficult time.” Her funeral preparations have not been made public, however, her obituary states that it will be a private service.
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Learn Jayda Grant, Anthony Grant Daughter Death Amid Mental Health Issues
Jayda Danielle Grant was born in Gainesville, Florida on August 22, 2001. Anthony and Christina Grant had five children, and she was the fourth. Jayda excelled in school and developed into a talented writer.
She was an outspoken supporter of marginalized groups, such as the LGBTQ+ community. A spokeswoman with the Greene County Coroner’s Office told News Center 7 that the reason and manner of Jayda’s death were unknown.
The office had a file, but her death was still being investigated, according to the spokeswoman. The family requests donations to the local National Alliance on Mental Illness in lieu of flowers.
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Meet Jayda Grant Mother & Sibling – Family Tribute on Twitter
Dayton Flyers has extended their condolence and tribute circulated on Twitter. View it on the link here.
Jayda Grant was a track star in high school, winning the 4×400, 200M, and 400M relays. In 2020 and 2021, she was a member of the women’s track and field team at UD, however, the most recent seasons were canceled due to COVID-19.
Anthony and Christina Grant, as well as her brothers A.J., Preston, and Makai Grant, survive her. The provision of services is still pending. Donations to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, www.nami.org, are suggested as a memorial.
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