Businessman and former Senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Murray-Bruce has lost his beautiful wife to cancer.
Bruce made the announcement today via his twitter handle, while noting that cancer is real but shouldn’t be a death sentence.
“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,” the common sense Senator wrote on twitter.
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
According to him, the death of his wife of 41 years has devastated his children including him.
“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.
“I miss you, my sweetheart, and my most beautiful girl, Evelyn Murray-Bruce. Forever yours, Red heart,” Bruce concluded.
Meanwhile, Nigerians has poured out their condolence messages to the Business mogul. They urged him to take heart as death is inevitable.
@Timilehin Rapheal Omo – Olusola wrote; “Sorry for the loss, Accept my deepest condolences Sir! May the be with the family in this trying time.
“I hope this could propel you to build a Cancer center in Bayelsa state which would help to reduce cancer rate.
@Dr Charles Omole said; “Please accept our sincere condolences. Praying for strength, peace and fortitude for you and family.
@Demola Olarewaju said; “Really sad to hear this Senator. Please accept my heartfelt condolences via twitter for now. God keep you and your loved ones, and grant her eternal rest.
@Ayò Bánkólé said; “Loosing a loved one can be so so devastating, especially your spouse and best friend for over 40years. I pray God comforts you & your family at this trying times. Amen.
