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Golfer Jake Knapp Mourns Death of Partner Makena White at 28

No cause has been released, with reports noting her recent posts about tachycardia and the use of a Holter monitor.

Overview

  • Knapp issued a statement to People praising White’s selflessness and requesting privacy for her family and friends.
  • A friend announced White’s death on her Instagram account, saying she died earlier in the week and was deeply loved.
  • Coverage highlights White’s spring posts about a heart condition, including tachycardia and cardiac monitoring, with no confirmed connection to her death.
  • White was from Ottawa and graduated from McMaster University in 2019, later working in roles related to medical conferences.
  • Posts sharing the news suggested donations to the Bruyère Brain Health & Memory Clinic or the Griffin Bell Endowment Fund.