The death of Jayda Grant, the daughter of basketball coach Anthony Grant, shocked the University of Dayton community. Her cause of death, however, has yet to be revealed.
H. H. Roberts Mortuary, Inc. in Dayton, OH, has publicly announced Jayda Grant’s death.
A spokeswoman with the Greene County Coroner’s Office said that the reason for Jayda’s death was unknown. According to the spokeswoman, the office had a file, but her death was still being investigated.
What Happened To Jayda Grant? Anthony Grant Daughter Passed Away
According to a university and athletic department release, Jayda Grant, the daughter of University of Dayton head basketball coach Anthony Grant, has died. However, her death cause is not yet revealed.
A spokeswoman with the Greene County Coroner’s Office told News Center 7 that the reason and manner of Jayda’s death were unknown. According to the spokeswoman, the office had a file, but her death was still being investigated. They state, “We mourn the loss of Jayda Grant on behalf of the whole University of Dayton community with great sadness. Anthony, Chris, and their entire family have our heartfelt condolences. They have our affection and support without reservation. We wish them comfort and serenity, and we understand their need for solitude during this difficult time.”
The family requests donations to the local National Alliance on Mental Illness instead of flowers. Her funeral plans have not been made public, but it will be a private event.
Anthony and Christina Grant and her brothers A.J. and Preston must be heartbroken over her loss.
How Old Was Jayda Grant?
At the time of her death, Jayda Grant was 20 years old. According to her obituary, she was a 2019 graduate of Chaminade Julienne High School and had entered U.D. to pursue a degree in psychology.
She liked to read, write, spend time with her dogs, and socialize with her friends.
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 strong affection for those she cared about, according to her obituary.
In 2020 and 2021, Jayda was listed as a U.D. women’s track & field team member. On the other hand, her biography stated that she did not compete in the 2020 indoor season and that the 2020 outdoor and 2021 indoor seasons were canceled due to COVID-19.
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