Former Nigerian Legislator, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has announced the loss of his wife of 41 years after a long battle with cancer.
The former lawmaker took his social media pages to make 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. “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. A
“I miss you, my sweetheart, and my most beautiful girl, Evelyn Murray-Bruce. Forever yours.” He wrote.
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Thousands of Nigerians and well-wishers have sent condolence messages to the senator.