The death of former BBNaija star, Rico Swavey has left his friends and fans disconsolate on social media.
The Herald earlier reported that the reality star died on Thursday hours after he was placed on life support following his involvement in a ghastly auto accident on Monday.
Fellow ex-BBNaija stars, Alex Asogwa and Tobi Bakre confirmed Rico Swavey’s demise in separate tweets.
Since news of the reality star’s demise filtered in, friends and fans have taken to Twitter to mourn him and commiserate with his family.
Some of his friends also shared photos and videos of moments they shared with the deceased.
Read comments monitored on the platform:
This was not what we agreed Rico. Rest In Peace #ricoswavey. pic.twitter.com/W8IgiboPeA
— ALEX UNUSUAL (@alex_unusual) October 13, 2022
We lost him.
But thanks a lot guys. God knows best pic.twitter.com/W4nPi0vGrz
— Tobi Bakre (@tobibakre) October 13, 2022
This is so unreal. 💔💔
This was just on Sunday at the winners party. My Team had told me Rico was around and I immediately went over to him to say thank you for all the support and love.💔
We lost a Real one. God give your family strength to bare this loss🙏🏼
RIP RICO pic.twitter.com/uIxnQvqY4c
— GROOVY 🚀 (@groovymono) October 13, 2022
My first friend. A pure heart. RIP Rico 💔 pic.twitter.com/dGdSxlAcBS
— 🦂 (@UncleLolu) October 13, 2022
Was praying it wouldn’t get to this, RIP Rico. He was literally the sweetest soul, working with him on Tinsel was always such a joy. Always smiling, always joking, always laughing.
This is heartbreaking, gone way too soon.
Praying for his family and loves ones. ❤️
— Beverly Naya (@BeverlyNaya) October 13, 2022
Gone too Soon. RIP ex BBN housemate, Rico Swavey 🕯️ pic.twitter.com/L7YJ9IcNaB
— Slay Jimmy 🦍 (@slay_jimmy) October 13, 2022
His journey has come to an end at 29.
Pray for the family of Patrick
Fakoya, aka Rico Swavey.
The Big Brother Nigeria season 3 Housemate battled hard to stay alive but he's gone now.
He's resting now 💔. RIP Rico Swavey.
Goodbye #RicoSwavey pic.twitter.com/WSy4w2ti33
— President Eniola Daniel (@UnlimitedEniola) October 13, 2022
Rico was such a beautiful man
In and out
Thank you for sharing your awesomeness with us
Thanks for gracing our screen with positivity and light
Thanks for the beautiful moments
We love you Patrick Fakoya
Rip Rico
pic.twitter.com/5pKMz9iMns
— Under reconstruction (@tomisin_ms) October 13, 2022
RIP Rico 💔
That was way too soon fuck
— Grand Commander of the Feminist Battalion (@kikimordi) October 13, 2022
Leaving your house and going home safely is such an underrated blessing🥺
RIP Rico🕊️🕊️🕊️
— SOSO (@realsophy) October 13, 2022
So sorry about your death Rico. Keep resting in the blossom of our maker
Your legacy lives on. RIP Rico pic.twitter.com/47l7Ce1I1M
— Niyi Lawal (@theniyilawal) October 13, 2022
RIP Rico, fly with the Angeles 💔🕊#PrayForRicoSwavey pic.twitter.com/iyCGa8VQoS
— 🖤 (@pgdgi) October 13, 2022
After hearing the Rico Swavey news all I can say is
“Add death to your plans”🙂👍🏾
And don’t ever think it can’t happen to you
RIP RICO pic.twitter.com/tBcXjIl1iq
— Popsy Gbogbo Yin😈 (@mheedoflagos) October 13, 2022