Jamal Morton, a popular parenting influencer known for his comedic family content, is grieving the loss of his two-year-old daughter after she drowned in the family's swimming pool over the weekend.

The 33-year-old social media personality, who has amassed a following of over 6 million across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook under the names J’Amore and Mr. Jay , announced the tragic death of his youngest child, Sadé Rose Morton, in a series of emotional social media posts .

Authorities have confirmed the incident appears to be accidental. According to reports, the toddler wandered out of the house and entered the backyard pool on her own.

"She thought she was a big girl and could swim all by herself," Morton wrote in a since-deleted GoFundMe post detailing the tragedy . "She walked out of the house and got into the pool where she drowned" .

In a heartfelt message shared alongside photos of his daughter, Morton expressed the profound depth of his loss. "Losing a child is a pain I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy," he wrote. "I hate to make this post but y'all won't be seeing me for a while. I have to take a break" .

Official Confirmation of the Tragic Incident

The Hall County Sheriff's Office in Georgia confirmed that deputies responded to a residence in Hoschton on Sunday following reports of a death . According to a local coroner's report, the drowning took place on June 21, which was Father's Day . Authorities have classified the incident as accidental and have not released further details regarding the ongoing investigation .

In his final social media tribute to his daughter, Morton shared a tender message, stating, "I hope heaven is real because I can't imagine you being all alone by yourself. So, God, if you're real, please watch over my baby. Rest in Peace my sweet angel. Daddy loves you forever Rose" .

Social Media Break and Management Statement

Morton, who has nine children with his wife Jessica , announced that he would be stepping away from social media to process his grief. In a statement, his management team confirmed that the influencer would no longer be posting or responding to messages personally for the foreseeable future .

"Management is keeping his platforms running while he and his family take time to grieve the heartbreaking loss of their baby girl," a statement from his team read .

Family Forced to Relocate

In the fundraising appeal created following the tragedy, Morton indicated that the loss has made it impossible for the family to remain in the home. He expressed that they need to move away to cope with the memories of the incident .

"We have to move away because we can't live in that house anymore, and I don't think I'll ever be able to work anytime soon," he wrote .

The GoFundMe campaign, along with his Instagram tribute and a subsequent TikTok video, has since been removed. However, a Facebook announcement remains online .

Sadé Rose was a frequent feature in Morton's content, which often revolves around parenting, family life, and comedic sketches. He had documented her milestones, including her second birthday and her first steps, on his platforms .

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