
BREAKING NEWS: Rising NFL Star Kainoa Makaio Rushed to Hospital — Family Confirms Tragic Loss of Unborn Child
May 13, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA
The sports world is in mourning today as news broke that Kainoa Makaio, breakout wide receiver for the Los Angeles Hawks, was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center late Monday evening. A team spokesperson confirmed that Makaio’s longtime partner, Leilani Reyes, was experiencing complications with her pregnancy.
Tragically, the family has now confirmed the loss of their unborn child.
According to sources close to the family, Reyes had been in her second trimester and was receiving regular care. The couple had shared their pregnancy news with fans just last month, accompanied by heartfelt photos and words of excitement for the future.
“Kainoa and Leilani are devastated,” read a brief statement released by Makaio’s publicist early Tuesday morning. “They are grateful for the outpouring of support and ask for privacy as they navigate this incredibly painful time.”
Makaio, 24, was coming off a breakout season in 2024, earning All-Rookie honors and quickly becoming a fan favorite for his explosive playstyle and humble off-field demeanor. Teammates, coaches, and fans flooded social media with messages of support, using the hashtag #PrayForKainoa to show solidarity.
The Los Angeles Hawks organization released a statement offering their “full support to Kainoa and his family,” adding that his focus “must be on healing, not football.”
No further medical details have been shared at this time.
This heartbreaking development is a stark reminder of the personal struggles athletes face behind the scenes. As the NFL community rallies behind one of its brightest young stars, the story of love, loss, and resilience continues to unfold.
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