Former Senator Ben Murray Bruce has announced the demise of his wife via his official Twitter handle.
Mr Murray-Bruce, who made the announcement on his official Facebook and Twitter accounts on Friday morning, said his wife died of cancer.
In his message, he described his late wife as a blessing to many.
Reacting swiftly, former vice president Atiku Abubakar sent his condolence in reaction to the former lawmaker’s tweet which also serves as the announcement.
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I’m broken. Just lost my beautiful wife to cancer. She was my best friend for 43 years and my wife for 41 years. Cancer is real, but it shouldn’t be a death sentence – awareness, and early detection and treatment are key to survival. I miss her so so much. I’m broken. pic.twitter.com/MPTTBhsGnB
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) March 20, 2020
Our children are devastated, I am too. But I have to be strong for them. Please put our family in your prayers. Like the sun, my wife was a blessing and touched the lives of everyone she met. Though she’s gone, she’d remain alive in our hearts forever. pic.twitter.com/p1givMoJJL
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) March 20, 2020
I miss you, my sweetheart, and my most beautiful girl, Evelyn Murray-Bruce. Forever yours, ❤️. pic.twitter.com/FlsBioKOIf
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) March 20, 2020
Atiku in his message wrote:
“My good friend and brother, @benmurraybruce, on behalf of my family, I extend our deepest condolences. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May her beautiful soul rest in peace.”
My good friend and brother, @benmurraybruce, on behalf of my family, I extend our deepest condolences. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May her beautiful soul rest in peace. -AA https://t.co/6hXl491ZFU
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) March 20, 2020
