Maya Kibel, childhood friend and ‘sister’ of singer Nick Jonas, husband of global icon Priyanka Chopra, passed away at the age of 30. She was suffering from a rare genetic condition called Wilson’s Disease. This sad news was shared by Maya’s mother on social media. Priyanka Chopra’s husband Nick is shocked by the death of his sister.
What happened to Nick Jonas’ sister Maya Kibel?
According to her family, Maya fainted on March 7 and was taken to the emergency room. Despite medical efforts, doctors could not save him as his heart and lungs had stopped functioning. Her mother said that Maya had endured a lot of pain during her illness but fought bravely till the end.
Maya Kibel’s mother shared an emotional post
Maya Kibell’s mother Kiyoko Kibell wrote in an emotional post shared on social media, “I am very sad to post this sad news. Maya was battling a rare disease called Wilson’s Disease. She fought very hard but her body gave out. On the morning of 3/7, she collapsed and her heart and lungs stopped working. It was too late and she died in the ER.”
He further wrote in the post, “She had suffered so much that she would often fall asleep crying because of her pain.” “But now she has gone to heaven where she can be with her daddy without any pain or tears.”
Nick Jonas expressed grief over the death of Maya Kibell
Kibell had a close relationship with the Jonas family and was especially close to Nick Jonas. According to reports, both grew up like ‘brother and sister’. Reacting to the post, Priyanka Chopra’s husband Nick paid tribute in the comments and wrote, “My sister forever. Always for you.” Nick Jonas’s wife and global icon Priyanka Chopra was also reportedly close to Maya Kibell.
After Nick Jonas’ post, fans are also expressing grief over his demise by sharing Maya Kibel’s picture with Nick.
We are beyond sad to hear about the passing of the Jonas Brothers longtime family friend, Maya Kibbel. 💔 Sending so much love to the Jonas Family and the Kibbel family during this time 🤍 pic.twitter.com/26lMhMi06r
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