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Nick Jonas Marks Maya Kibbel’s 31st Birthday With Emotional Tribute

The tribute underscores a bond he described as family.

Overview

  • Jonas, who shared the message Friday on Instagram Stories, posted a childhood photo and wrote that Kibbel will always be his sister.
  • Kibbel died on March 7 after collapsing when her heart and lungs stopped, according to a social media post from her mother, Kiyoko.
  • In the days after her death, Jonas commented on Kiyoko Kibbel’s announcement to offer support and called Maya his sister forever.
  • Coverage notes that Kibbel worked as a photographer and drew follows from high‑profile figures such as Gigi Hadid and members of the Jonas family.
  • Some outlets report she had been battling Wilson’s disease, a rare genetic disorder, though the family has not shared additional medical details.