Overview

• Niko McKnight succumbed to stage 4 colon cancer on May 29 after a two-year fight, a loss announced by his uncle Claude McKnight on May 30.
• In her statement confirming his death, Niko’s mother, Julie McKnight, asked for privacy and continued prayers for the family.
• Claude McKnight praised Niko’s work as a singer, guitarist and photographer, calling him “quirky,” “curious” and “ridiculously talented.”
• Brian McKnight has not publicly addressed his son’s passing following their estranged relationship, which intensified after he referred to his eldest children as “products of sin” in April 2024.
• Niko first revealed his diagnosis in January 2024 on Instagram and regularly shared candid updates on his treatment and recovery prospects.