By Martin Shwenk Leade

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Jape Knapp and Makena White had been dating for over a year

PGA Tour winner Jake Knapp’s girlfriend, Makena White, died earlier this week. She was just 28. White’s friend announced the news on the golfer’s Instagram page on Friday. “Hi everyone – this is Makena’s friend, writing with the heaviest heart to share that Makena passed away earlier this week,” the post read. “She is already so deeply missed by her Dad, her family, her friends, and of course by Nelly and Fergie.“Makena was one of a kind. She had this rare way of making you feel special, and her huge heart was always overflowing with love. To be loved by Makena was a gift; one that came with endless laughter, so much joy, and a healthy sprinkling of chaos as we tried to keep up with her travel schedule.”ALSO READ: Makena White cause of death revealed? Jake Knapp breaks silence on girlfriend’s demise at 28. Check detailsMakena White’s cause of deathThe cause of Makena White’s death was not revealed. Knapp, 31, won the Mexico Open in February of last year, marking his only PGA Tour win. An American, he is currently the No. 80-ranked golfer in the world. Knapp and White were dating for two years, and went public with their relationship after Knapp won the Mexico Open last year.Just six weeks ago, White posted a heartfelt message on Instagram to Knapp. “Year 2 of first fairway hugs & watching you live out your dreams,” White wrote. “Second season in the books — forever grateful to be on this walk with you, here’s to many many many more!Live EventsI looooove you sweet boy, you make it so dang easy to be proud.” ALSO READ: Makena White’s heartbreaking final message to US golfer Jake Knapp revealed after tragic death at 28Did Makena White reveal about her health struggles?In the months leading to Makena White’s death, she had started to share details about her declining health online. On X (formerly Twitter), she revealed she had multiple surgeries scheduled this summer. On June 2, 2025, White, a Canadian, posted about the kickoff of the RBC Canadian Open, the nation’s professional golf championship in which Knapp participated. She also revealed details about three upcoming medical procedures she was scheduled to undergo.“Happy RBC Canadian Open week & 1st week of June! 2 cardiac & 1 vascular surgery standing between me and watching my crush play in my home country!” she wrote.Though Makena White did not provide details of these surgeries, in a post shared on June 2, she seemingly revealed that she had tachycardia, a medical condition in which one’s heart rate exceeds 100 beats per minute, according to Mayo Clinic.ALSO READ: Erika Kirk knew Trump long before she met Charlie? Romania charity allegations set internet ablazeIn the post, White shared a photo of her in a hospital bed with the US Open Golf Championship scores open on her computer. “We’re dialled #GolfsLongestDay,” she wrote in the caption. She also shared a follow-up photo of her Apple Watch showing her heart rate elevated at 133, writing, “By dialled I mean tachycardic.” In another post shared in May, White, who worked as a software engineer, took a photo of herself at work, wearing a heart rate monitor around her waist.Additionally, in her X bio, she referred to herself as a “vascular and cardio surgery nerd.” Jape Knapp and Makena White had been dating for over a year. In March 2024, White made their relationship Instagram-official by sharing a sweet photo of them together. “Does it still count as a hard launch if NBC saw it first?” she wrote in the caption.In the post announcing White’s death, her friend said donations could be made in White’s honor to the Bruyère Brain Health & Memory Clinic or the Griffin Bell Endowment Fund.ALSO READ: Erika Kirk made a dating app ‘Faith and Fellowship’ and is she using it? Viral meme takes social media by stormJape Knapp breaks silenceOn Friday evening, Jake Knapp spoke to The Daily Mail, describing Makena as thoughtful and selfless. He reflected, “We shared so many unforgettable memories together, and now that she’s no longer with us, it’s a difficult reality to grasp.” Knapp added that her energy and kindness will be deeply missed, and he urged people to respect the privacy of her family and friends during this difficult time.White’s mother, Crystal, was a former patient at the Bruyère Brain Health & Memory Clinic after suffering two minor strokes with devastating cognitive implications in 2018. She was monitored there for 18 months before being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. In April 2022, she passed away, according to White’s Instagram. Meanwhile, the Griffin Bell Endowment Fund was established by Tamy and Evan Bell in memory of their son, who passed away from cancer in 2024.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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