During her trip to Australia in support of Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital's Fundraising Gala, Maya Ali took to the stage to share a poignant reminder about those grieving the loss of their loved ones. In a carousel shared on Instagram by a digital creator, Maya shed tears in memory of her late father, who passed away in 2016.

"I lost my father too, though not because of cancer," she began, before pausing to quell her tears. Referring to the individual who spoke before her, she added, "A child's agony hurts both parents equally," she said. "I might not have the right words to laud your strength. I'm sorry."

While Maya may not know a father's pain, she does understand a daughter's pain all too well. Despite losing her father years ago, the memory is still fresh in her mind and affects her anytime she's reminded of it. Back in 2022, she penned a note on his death anniversary. "November 1," she began. "No matter what happens, this date has changed for me forever, and maybe has changed me along with it. Nothing can bring you back to me. Baba, I miss you every day, every moment, and every second." She ended her note with a polite request to her followers, "Please recite Surah Fateha and remember him in your prayers."