Overview
- A friend announced her death on White's Instagram, noting she died early in the week and that her father, family, friends and dogs Nelly and Fergie already miss her.
- Knapp paid tribute in a statement to People, praising her caring, selfless nature and asking for privacy for her family and friends.
- In posts earlier this year, White discussed tachycardia and wearing a Holter monitor for a heart condition.
- The Instagram message invited donations to the Bruyère Brain Health & Memory Clinic or the Griffin Bell Endowment Fund.
- White, an Ottawa native and 2019 McMaster graduate, had publicly supported Knapp since 2023, including at his 2024 Mexico Open win and in an August Instagram message to him.