Global music icon Nick Jonas shared a deeply emotional post on Friday, April 3, 2026, to mark the first birth anniversary of his childhood best friend and “sister,” Maya Kibbel, since her passing. Maya, who grew up as a close neighbor and honorary family member to the Jonas Brothers, passed away on March 7, 2024, at the age of 30.
Her mother, Kiyoko Kibbel, confirmed that Maya had been bravely fighting Wilson’s disease, a rare genetic condition, before her body eventually gave out.In a tear-jerking tribute accompanied by a nostalgic childhood photograph, Nick expressed the profound void left by her absence. “I reached for my phone to call you so many times today, because for as long as I can remember, this has been your day,” he wrote.
He continued by promising to cherish their time together forever, adding, “Please be at peace in heaven now, and blow your candles with the angels. You are and always will be my sister. I miss you so much.”
The post saw an outpouring of love from fans and the Jonas family alike, with Nick’s brothers often citing Maya as a core part of their upbringing during their early years in New Jersey. This personal moment comes amidst a busy professional year for Nick, who recently wrapped filming for Jumanji 3, but clearly, his heart remains with those who shaped his journey from the start.