Nick Jonas paid a touching tribute to his childhood friend and ‘sister’, Maya Kibbel, on the anniversary of her birth on Friday. In a heartfelt message, the singer shared a touching tribute to her childhood friend, who passed away last month after a long private battle with a rare genetic disease.
Nick Jonas remembers his ‘sister’ Maya on her birthday
Sharing a childhood photo with Maya, Nick wrote a tearful message, which read: “I’ve reached for my phone to call so many times today because this has been your day for as long as I can remember. Your birthday – April 3rd, etched in my memory.”She continued: “I will forever cherish the time God gave us together. Please rest in peace in heaven now and light your candles with the angels. You are and always will be my sister. I miss you so much. Congratulations Maya.”
On the death of Maya Kibbel
Kibbel, who was a close childhood friend and neighbor of the Jonas Brothers, died in his 30s after battling Wilson’s disease.His mother, Kiyoko Kibbel, confirmed the sad news in a statement on social media, revealing that Kibbel died on March 7. “It’s with great sadness that I have to post this sad news. She was suffering from a rare disease called Maya Wilson’s disease. She fought it, but she lost her body. Early on 3/7, her heart collapsed and her heart also stopped working. ER,” she wrote.
Maya and Nick’s friendship
Kibbel had a close bond with Nick, with reports suggesting the two grew up as siblings. Commenting on the post announcing her death, Nick left a comment: “My sister forever. Here for you always @coach_kibbel.”
Next Nick Jonas movies
Recently, Nick wrapped up his next film ‘Jumanji 3’. The film was scheduled for December 11, but the release was pushed back to December 25, where it would clash with Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Dune: Part Three’. The film will also clash with the Bollywood film ‘King’, starring Shah Rukh Khan.
