The death of Jayda Grant, the daughter of basketball coach Anthony Grant, has shocked the University of Dayton community where her loved ones are suspecting it to be because of mental illness.
According to her obituary, Grant, 20, was a 2019 graduate of Chaminade Julienne High School and had entered UD to pursue a degree in psychology.
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.
Jayda Grant’s Death And Mental Illness Details
H. H. Roberts Mortuary, Inc. in Dayton, OH has reported Jayda Grant’s death, however, her previous sickness has not been revealed by her family as of yet.
In a joint statement, UD President Eric Spina and Vice President/Director of Athletics Neil Sullivan said, It is with tremendous grief that we mourn the passing of Jayda Grant on behalf of the entire University of Dayton community.
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.
She is survived by her parents, Anthony and Christina Grant, and brothers A.J., Preston, and Makai Grant.
Who Is Jayda Grant? Wikipedia
Jayda Danielle Grant was born in Gainesville, Florida on August 22, 2001. Anthony and Christina Grant had five children: AJ, Preston, Makai, and her heavenly brother, Brandon Harrell. She was her mother’s Mommi and her father’s Baby Girl because she was the only girl. And she was Jay to a lot of her pals.
Jayda excelled in school and developed into a talented writer. She began her passion for reading in Robious Elementary School in Virginia and Holy Spirit Catholic in Alabama, where she attended primary school.
She was a basketball and track athlete at Oklahoma Christian School in Oklahoma City.
Jayda continued her love of running track when the family moved to Dayton, where she excelled in the 4×400, 200M, and 400M races at Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School (Class of 2019). She went on to the University of Dayton to study Psychology after graduation. Jayda liked to read, write, spend time with her dogs, and socialize with her friends.
Facts About Jayda Grant Family
Jayda Grant is survived by her loving parents, Anthony and Christina Grant, her brothers, AJ, Preston, and Makai, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends in each place she touched.
She was a prominent advocate for social justice problems in the United States and overseas. She was an outspoken supporter of marginalized groups, such as the LGBTQ+ community. Jayda had a golden heart and a profound love for those she cared about.
The lovely Jayda left this world way too soon for us to fathom. We offer the Grants and the University of Dayton family our undivided support and strength.