How my sister passed away last night – Funke Bucknor reveals as celebrities mourn

Olufunke Bucknor Obruthe, the Founder and 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’.

Celebrities from all walks of life have since been reacting to the shocking death of Tosyn Bucknor, who passed away at the age of 37.

Here are some of the reactions from celebrities and fans of the late broadcaster.

Seyi Shay wrote on Twitter: 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.

Record label executive and lawyer, Audu Maikori had this to say about late Bucknor: “I lost a younger sister, we have lost a gem of a woman and the world has lost one of its brightest candles. Restinheaven dear TosynBucknor . You will be sorely missed.“

Tosyn bucknor. ?

— Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt (@djjimmyjatt) November 20, 2018

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— YAW Wazobiafm (@yawazobiafm) November 20, 2018

Tosyn ??

— Tope Oshin (@topeoshin) November 20, 2018

Shocking to hear about @TosynBucknor

Rest Sister! Rest!

— Kayode Ogundamisi (@ogundamisi) November 20, 2018

We are saddened to hear of the death of #tosynbucknor – a super On Air Personality with @IFM923.

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May her soul rest in perfect peace. https://t.co/iYDa1Hq1Qt

— COSON (@COSONNG) November 20, 2018

Splash FM OAP, Ronke Giwa Onafuwa wrote, “Awww #RIP Friend in My Head @TosynBucknor Sad i never got to meet you even though we spoke a few times.”

May her soul rest in perfect peace!