US EditionLight Shines From Within at Marshall County Relay For Life
- Niko McKnight, the 32-year-old son of renowned R&B artist Brian McKnight, passed away on May 29, 2025, after a prolonged fight with advanced colon cancer.
- His prolonged cancer fight lasted about two years amid longstanding family estrangement and internal struggles.
- Niko, a talented singer, guitarist, and photographer, left a lasting impact on family and friends who mourn his loss.
- Claude McKnight, Niko's uncle, shared on TikTok that Niko had “a lot eating at him for a long, long time” but is now out of pain.
- Niko's passing highlights ongoing family difficulties while prompting reflection on his legacy beyond the publicized drama.
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Light shines from within at Marshall County Relay For Life
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) - Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way – whether it’s friends, relatives, or family. In Marshall County they held their annual Relay for Life event to raise money to give back to those fighting that battle. Although the event was moved indoors, the light still shined from within and honored those in the community who have lost their battle to cancer and provide support to those still fighting. The luminari…
Brian McKnight’s Son, Niko, Passes Away After Battle With Stage 4 Colon Cancer
Instagram/@fiftyclicks By Victoria Uwumarogie ·Updated May 30, 2025 Singer TikTok.“This morning, I found out that my nephew, Niko McKnight, passed away. He had been bravely battling cancer for the last two years or so and I have a lot of feelings right now,” he said before delving into all the things he appreciated about his nephew.“Amazing singer, amazing guitar player, had a great eye as a photographer. He was one of those kids, at least in my…
‘Rest Now, Niko’: Brian McKnight's Son Niko Reportedly Passes Away Amid Strained Relationship with His Dad and Long Battle with Cancer
Nikolas “Niko” McKnight, the estranged son of R&B star Brian McKnight, reportedly has passed away, according to Brian’s older brother. He was 32. On May 29, Claude McKnight shared the tragic news about Niko on TikTok. The exact date of the singer and guitarist’s death has not been confirmed. Brian McKnight and his son, Niko McKnight. (Photos: Brianmcknight23/Instagram; Fiftyclicks/Instagram.) “This morning I found out that my nephew, Niko McKni…
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