The heartbreaking news was shared on the social media pages of fellow BBNaija stars Tobi Bakre and Alex Asogwa. His management confirmed the sad news through his Twitter account and messages of condolences and tribute are pouring in.
We lost him.... We lost our boy 💔#RIPrico #RIPricoswavey pic.twitter.com/6HfbzBN441
— Rico Swavey 🇳🇬🇺🇸 (@iamricoswavey) October 13, 2022
@Tee_Classiquem1 tweeted "I still can't believe Rico Swavey is dead, someone that was hale and hearty just few days ago, this life is actually nothing, pls always cherish every moment you spend with your loved ones, death is inevitable and can take anyone at anytime, may his gentle soul rest in peace."
@bella_okagbue tweeted "Words have failed me, I don't know how to react to this but I know you're in a better place. I pray God gives your family the strength in this time. God bless your soul Rico swavey, rest in peace."
@LiquoroseAfije_ "Oh my God !! Rico Swavey it breaks my heart that I am typing Rest in peace with your name in it !! You were such a good Soul, an amazing person. I pray that all the good you did here on earth speak volumes for you as you rest. Rico we will never forget you."
I still can't believe Rico Swavey is dead, someone that was hale and hearty just few days ago, this life is actually nothing, pls always cherish every moment you spend with your loved ones, death is inevitable and can take anyone at anytime, may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏💔
— OMOTAYO Of Lagos 💥 (@Tee_Classiquem1) October 13, 2022
Oh my God !! Rico Swavey 💔 💔it breaks my heart that I am typing Rest in peace with your name in it !! You were such a good Soul, an amazing person. I pray that all the good you did here on earth speak volumes for you as you rest. Rico we will never forget you.
— LIQUOROSE🦁🌹 (@LiquoroseAfije_) October 13, 2022
This is part of what they re saying when they say ur money won’t necessarily save u in Nigeria, I’m sure Rico Swavey is well to do enough bt d shitty health care system that was supposed to save him failed him, vital time was wasted due to negligence while his health Deteriorates
— BASH-AAR 🔞 (@FaruqBashar) 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
His journey has come to an end at 29.
— President Eniola Daniel (@UnlimitedEniola) October 13, 2022
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
Words have failed me, I don't know how to react to this but I know you're in a better place. I pray God gives your family the strength in this time. God bless your soul Rico swavey, rest in peace 💔🕊️ pic.twitter.com/R70M6uGzR9
— BELLA OKAGBUE⚡️ (@bella_okagbue) October 13, 2022
— Rico Swavey 🇳🇬🇺🇸 (@iamricoswavey) October 12, 2022
Nigerian personalities raised money for his treatment.
May his soul rest in peace.
Image Cred: Twitter