Makena White, the girlfriend of PGA Tour golfer Jake Knapp, died suddenly at the age of 28 earlier in September 2025. The cause of her death has not been disclosed and details remain private. The news was announced in a heartfelt message on her Instagram account by a close friend, expressing deep sadness and remembering her as someone with a huge heart who made those around her feel special. Donations in her memory were suggested for the Bruyère Brain & Memory Clinic and the Griffin Bell Endowment Fund. Makena was deeply missed by her family, friends, her dogs, and Jake Knapp.