Just in: BBN star Rico Swavey is dead

Big Brother Naija reality star Patrick Fakoya, popularly known as Rico Swavey, has passed on.

The news of his death was confirmed by his fellow ex-housemates, Alex Unusual and Tobi Bakare, on Thursday via social media.

On Twitter, Alexa wrote, “This is not what we agreed Rico. Rest in peace, Alex tweeted.

Similarly, Tobi shared a picture of himself and Rico, with the caption: “This is how I will remember you brother.”

This is coming after Nigerian entertainers had launched a fundraiser for the late housemate following his accident.

Tobi made the announcement on the fundraising via his Twitter page on Wednesday.

Sharing a picture of hospitalised Rico, Bakre tweeted, “Please help save Rico. He had a really bad car accident.

“We have to keep him on life support and continue to pay the rising medical bills while we pray for God’s miracle.

“(We) can’t do it alone. Please click on the link to donate at ricoswavey.com.”