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Jake Knapp Issues Statement After Girlfriend Makena White Dies at 28

Donations in her memory were directed to two Canadian health charities.

Overview

  • A friend announced on White’s Instagram that she died earlier in the week, and no cause of death has been disclosed.
  • Knapp called White thoughtful and selfless in a statement to People and asked for privacy for her family and friends.
  • Memorial gifts were requested for the Bruyère Brain Health & Memory Clinic and the Griffin Bell Endowment Fund, with reports noting White’s late mother received care at Bruyère.
  • White, an Ottawa native and 2019 McMaster University graduate who worked in surgical sales, was a regular presence at tournaments, including Knapp’s 2024 Mexico Open win and his bogey‑free 59 in 2025.
  • Tributes from the golf community, including CBS Sports reporter Amanda Balionis, followed the announcement, which came days as the Ryder Cup week began.