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Friends and fans mourn Rico Swavey

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October 14, 2022

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Friends, relatives, and fans of ex-BBNaija housemate Rico Swavey have taken to social media to express their sorrow following his death in the early hours of Thursday.

Rico was in a terrible vehicle accident earlier this week and has been undergoing care, albeit he was in serious condition. The accident finally proved tragic, taking the star’s life.

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Many of his friends, colleagues, and admirers have since expressed their sorrow on social media.

Popular host of the BBNaija show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, penned down a heartfelt tribute on social media, describing the 29-year-old as the “warmest human being.”

“The actual warmest human being. This is truly heartbreaking…Rest in Peace Rico,” Ebuka tweeted.

The actual warmest human being. This is truly heartbreaking…
Rest in Peace Rico 🙏🏾 🕊 pic.twitter.com/eSZbxMpCnK

— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) October 13, 2022

BBNaija alumna, Dorathy Bachor also admitted that, despite having met him only two weeks ago, her impression of Rico made his death really devastating, because he was full of life.

“I only just met him barely 2 weeks ago, so full of life, light and love. I hate that I didn’t get to celebrate you when you were among us. May God bless your soul, heaven definitely gained an Angel Ric”

😔😞 I only just met him barely 2 weeks ago, so full of life, light and love.
I hate that I didn’t get to celebrate you when you were among us.
May God bless your soul, heaven definitely gained an Angel Rico 🕊

— Dorathy Bachor🌍 (@Thedorathybach) October 13, 2022

Check out other reactions:

RIP Rico Swavey

Life can be so cruel

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— The Guy (@MI_Abaga) October 13, 2022

Rip Rico Swavey 💔🕊
My deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones. Praying for everyone 🙏 pic.twitter.com/dN4DiHAfyM

— Doyin David BBNaija☀️ (@OfficialDoyin_) October 13, 2022

Rico’s death was the last thing I was expecting to see this morning, when I heard his accident news yesterday my heart said a prayer for him. God knows best. RIP Rico 🕊 pic.twitter.com/l7VflJmfZ9

— Bombón 🍁💡 (@therniade) October 13, 2022

Thank you, Rico. May your journey to the afterlife be a smooth one. Thank you for sharing your short life with us, stand up guy, all around gentleman. May God comfort your family and friends. Your life was cut tragically short but your memory will live on. Rest in peace 🕊

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— xT. Rankïn' ∆ 🏁 (@AfroVII) October 13, 2022

Alex💔💔This just made me shed more tears😭I understand that feeling, that part you have so much faith and it fails. Then you start questioning God and blame him for everything💔
RIP Rico Swavey🕊 pic.twitter.com/VpMNr4HSiF

— Tobiloba (@Tobi_lobs) October 13, 2022

Until his passing, Patrick Fakoya, also known as Rico Swavey, was a lawyer, artiste, movie actor, reality TV star, and social media influencer.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends, family and fans of the deceased.