AN ex-Big Brother Naija reality star, Patrick Fakoya, popularly known as Rico Swavey, is dead.
This is coming after fellow housemates, Alexandra Amuchechukwu Asogwa, also known as Alex Unusual and Tobi Bakare confirmed this on Thursday via Twitter.
Tobi wrote, “We lost him. But thanks a lot guys. God knows best.”
We lost him.
But thanks a lot guys. God knows best pic.twitter.com/W4nPi0vGrz
— Tobi Bakre (@tobibakre) October 13, 2022
Alex wrote, “This was not what we agreed Rico. Rest In Peace #ricoswavey.”
This was not what we agreed Rico. Rest In Peace #ricoswavey. pic.twitter.com/W8IgiboPeA
— ALEX UNUSUAL (@alex_unusual) October 13, 2022
On October 11, 2022, Alex informed Twitter that the ex-reality star was involved in car crash and needed lots of financial support amidst prayers.
She wrote, “Good morning sweethearts. Please put @iamricoswaveyin your prayers today. He was involved in a ghastly accident hours ago and the doctors are still trying to resuscitate him as I just left the hospital. It’s really critical. I’m staying positive.#PrayForRicoSwavey.”
Good morning sweethearts. Please put @iamricoswavey in your prayers today. He was involved in a ghastly accident hours ago and the doctors are still trying to resuscitate him as I just left the hospital. It’s really critical. I’m staying positive.#PrayForRicoSwavey
— ALEX UNUSUAL (@alex_unusual) October 11, 2022
Alex and Tobi rallied around for donations to fund his emergency surgery.
While we hope and pray for Rico, we will also do what we can. All donations go to his mum’s account.
Halima Lina Hassan, 1005500375 UBA.
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Please keep him in your prayers. #PrayForRico #ricoswavey #rico pic.twitter.com/9UneQvP0yj— ALEX UNUSUAL (@alex_unusual) October 12, 2022
Sharing a picture of hospitalised Rico, Bakre tweeted, urging supporters to donate at ricoswavey.com.
Pls only website for donation to support Rico is https://t.co/gXyOepbu4k
Only account number is
1005500375
UBA
Halima Lina Hassan(Ricos Mum)we are trying to avoid online scams and all.
Pls stay observant and thank you. pic.twitter.com/ROIqQH9rot— Tobi Bakre (@tobibakre) October 12, 2022
Tributes have continued to trail Rico’s death with “RIP Rico.”
Some throwbacks were put up to relive memories of his time as a housemate on Big Brother Nigeria 3.
Throwback to when he was the goofy boys scout of our screen. 😭
RIP Rico pic.twitter.com/28KlcWZLrM
— i’muss (@damian__szn) October 13, 2022
RIP RICO🕊
WORDS FAIL ME. pic.twitter.com/gwdAJ8kLka— RADIANT🌹 (@Radiant8819) October 13, 2022
He was a person with a heart of gold. He will be missed by many. May his soul rest in peace.
RIP RICO #BBNaija https://t.co/gSSLXy0d5s— AFIA GIRLLLY 🥃🌹🇬🇭 (@GertrudeOsei8) October 13, 2022
The actual warmest human being. This is truly heartbreaking…
Rest in Peace Rico 🙏🏾 🕊 pic.twitter.com/eSZbxMpCnK— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) October 13, 2022
This really is sad. RIP Rico Swavey. He was always full of laughter and smiles, and Heaven just gained an angel.
— Iseunife The First (@Shawnifee) October 13, 2022
The life that we thought that we lived doesn't matter approaching the thought that someday we all die😔😔.Rest in peace Rico,#RIP Rico#Kuda#NoBraDay pic.twitter.com/13sbrpgyeU
— 𝕁𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕗 🌶️ 𝕟𝕠𝕥 ℝ𝕚𝕔𝕖🍚 (@I_MIsaacMatthew) October 13, 2022
Rico Swavey's death is truly heartbreaking, judging by what people say about him u can tell he's a beautiful soul; What a loss. My deepest condolences to his grieving family. May God strengthen 'em & help 'em overcome this irreplaceable loss. RIP Rico. Gone but not forgotten…🙏
— Daniel Regha (@DanielRegha) October 13, 2022
This video was taken on Sunday. I had told Groovy that Rico was around. Immediately he went over and said thank you. I remember how you came by the house during Ozo’s time and how you were there for Groovy too.❤️You will always be remembered. God bless your soul Rico 🙏🏼
RIP RICO pic.twitter.com/gykFKAdFnF
— Amadi_man (@amadi_man) October 13, 2022
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