Brian McKnight Jr. has shared a heartfelt tribute to his younger brother, Niko McKnight, who passed away at the age of 32 after a two-year battle with cancer. In an emotional Instagram post, Brian Jr. expressed his profound grief and love for Niko, reflecting on their close bond and the impact of his brother’s passing.
“My favorite everything. I’ll live the rest of my life in a constant state of disbelief. My beautiful baby brother, I will love you until this plain ceases to exist,” Brian Jr. wrote. “There is no me without you, so living just feels out of whack. The balance is gone, and will never be the same. The entire world feels bleak, and dim without you. I was the luckiest big brother in the universe. It almost seemed unfair at times.”
He continued, “Though I’ll never understand this, I’m so glad you are no longer in pain, and are now in the aether, playing upon the string theory we both believe in. Wait for me there. This is now officially a Niko stan page. Brothers in arms. Forever. Long live Johnny Boy.”
Niko’s mother, Julie McKnight, also shared her sorrow, confirming his passing and describing him as a cherished husband, son, brother, grandson, uncle, and nephew whose warmth, laughter, and love touched the lives of all who knew him.
The McKnight family has requested privacy during this difficult time.