Sen. Ben Murray-Bruce on Friday took to his Facebook page to announce the death of his wife, Evelyn Murray-Bruce, saying he lost her to cancer.
The Senator said he was heartbroken, adding that they had been married for 41 years though their friendship began 43 years ago.
Sen. Ben Murray-Bruce and late wife Evelyn
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Senator, however, refused to disclose the type of her cancer.
“I 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 should not be a death sentence. Awareness, early detection and treatment are key to survival,” he said.
The 64-year-old Senator said that the children were devastated by the news of her death and he was equally, stressing that he would have to be strong for the children
He urged Nigerians to put his family in their prayers, adding that “like the sun, my wife was a blessing and touched the lives of everyone she met.
” Though she is gone, she will remain alive in our hearts forever, I miss you, my sweetheart, and my most beautiful girl,” he said.
Buhari condoles with Murray – Bruce
By Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent his condolences to the former Senator representing Bayelsa East, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, over the death of his wife.
Mrs Evelyn Murray-Bruce, according to a tweet by her husband on Friday, died of cancer.
The President, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, urged Senator Murray-Bruce and his entire family to take solace in the quality of life lived by his late wife.
“President Muhammadu Buhari shares heartfelt sorrow with Senator Ben Murray-Bruce on the loss of his wife of 41 years, Evelyn.
“The President prays God to comfort the Senator, who represented Bayelsa East in the 8th Assembly, the children left by the deceased, and the entire family.
“Urging them to take solace in the quality of life lived by the departed, President Buhari beseeches God to soothe their pains, and grant succour to all those who mourn Mrs Evelyn Murray-Bruce”, the statement said.