Jake Knapp Grieving Death of Girlfriend Makena White

FILE - Jake Knapp, of the United States, and his girlfriend Makena White pose with his trophy during the award ceremony after winning the Mexico Open golf tournament in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. AP Photo/Fernando Llano, File

FARMINGDALE, N.Y.—Jake Knapp is grieving the death of his girlfriend of two years, Makena White, describing her as selfless toward others and filled with energy.

A friend of White posted on her Instagram page that she died earlier this week. The update did not mention how she died, and Knapp chose not to share details.