Nick Jonas remembers late pal Maya Kibbel on her birthday: 'I miss you'

Nick Jonas' childhood friend Maya Kibbel passed away on March 7, after her heart and lungs stopped functioning

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Published April 04, 2026
Nick Jonas remembers late pal Maya Kibbel on her birthday

Nick Jonas is remembering his late friend Maya Kibbel on her 31st birthday.

Taking to his Instagram account on Friday, the 33-year-old singer paid a heartfelt tribute to his late sister from another mother.

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“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. Your birthday-April 3rd seared in my memory," Nick pennedwhile sharing a nostalgic photo from his childhood.

The Sucker hitmaker continued, “I will cherish the time God gave us together forever. Please be at peace in heaven now and blow out your candles with the angels."

"You are and always will be my sister. I miss you so much. Happy Birthday Maya," added Nick.

For those unversed, Nick's childhood friend Maya passed away on March 7, after her heart and lungs stopped functioning.

Maya's mother, Kiyoko Kibbel, announced the heartbreaking news on social media.

“She fought hard, but her body gave out. Early on 3/7, she collapsed and her heart and lungs stopped working. It was too late and she passed away in the ER,"Maya's mom.

At that time, Nick wrote that he was always there for her.

“My sister forever. Here for you always coach_kibbel," penned the Jumanji actor.

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