Olufunke Bucknor Obruthe, the CEO of Zapphire events and elder sister to late OAP, Tosyn Bucknor has just confirmed the death of her sister.
In her words,
my heart is heavy, but in all things we give thanks to God. My darling sister and besto Tosyn passed away last night due to complications from sickle cell. Love you’.
May her soul rest in peace!
Nigerian celebrities reacted
Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning over the sudden death of Inspiration FM’s on-air personality, Oluwatosin ‘Tosyn’ Bucknor
Today, we earlier report that the OAP died at the age 37 .
The deceased was reportedly found dead by her husband, Aurelien Boyer, when he arrived at home from work on Monday night.
The news was confirmed by her former colleague at Top Radio, Wale Adigun, via his Twitter account.
“So full of life, excitement and always willing to lend a helping hand. This is so devastating!!
“Rest on Voice of Lagos. Rest on Tosyn Bucknor,” Adigun wrote.
Nigerians celebrities took to their Twitter pages expressing sadness over her death.
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Here are some reactions we gathered so far:
@TokeMakinwa wrote: “You said we shouldn’t question you but Lord why???? My heart is broken and I don’t even know where to begin from. The death of Tosyn cannot be true, someone wake me up.”
@IamSeyiShay “Life is too short…my question is; why must the good die young?? REST IN PEACE MY BEAUTIFUL SIS @TosynBucknor Tell God I said Thank You for allowing me know you in the small way I did.”
@SeyiLaw “I am not sure your energy was comparable. You were one of the kindest persons, I have ever seen. You were too adorable. You were the life of the party.
“ A voice that gave beauty to our radio. You were one of the best human beings, I have ever known.Tosin Bucknor, I celebrate your impacts and what you stood for. Heaven has yet again robbed us of an angel. May your soul find peace and be beautiful in the bosom of our Lord.Rest on and well, my dearest sister.”
@DareyAlade “RIP Tosyn..Life, the ultimate contradiction. Today is a sad day.”
@IamYcee “Forever in our hearts
The heavens will rejoice cos they just gained an angel Love forever. Rest In Peace Tosyn Bucknor.”
@Brymo “Rest In Peace Tosin.”
@Denola Grey “Rest In Peace Tosyn Bucknor. Wow, this is wild.” You may also like to read; ‘I thank God for grace’, says burn survivor as she recounts ordeal 14-yrs after