Niko McKnight, the estranged son of singer Brian McKnight, died on last Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 32.

Niko’s mother, Julie McKnight, confirmed the tragic news in a statement on social media.

“Nikolas was a cherished husband, son, brother, grandson, uncle, and nephew whose warmth, laughter, and love touched the lives of all who knew him,” Julie posted.

Brian McKnight has yet to break his silence on Niko’s death, though the pair had reportedly been estranged for a number of years. The rift began when Brian McKnight publicly referred to his oldest kids – Niko and older brother Brian Jr. – as “products of sin” on social media.

Last year, Niko took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his feelings about the relationship.

“When I was about to die in the hospital from complic

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