A Nigerian man studying in the United Kingdom (UK), has slumped and died.
The deceased, identified as Mr. Ross, passed away on December 29, 2024, after he allegedly slumped and lost consciousness.
The wife of the late student, Benedita Ross, said he had no pre-existing medical condition before the tragic incident.
She has set up a GoFundMe account to raise at least £30,000 for either repatriating his body to Nigeria or burying him in the UK.
She wrote on the GoFundMe page, “Ross died suddenly on December 29, 2024. He had no prior illness, collapsed, and passed away before an ambulance could arrive. He was an international student in South Wales, UK, and was set to graduate in January 2025.
“We humbly ask for support to enable his family to start his burial arrangements to either be buried back home in Nigeria or here in the UK. His young widow would need your support to care for the kids and meet their immediate needs.”
While announcing the death on X on Wednesday, the deceased’s sister, known as @iamwinyjoe, wrote, “It’s a dark day for my family. Our brother Ross passed away on December 29, 2024, without any prior illness. He died in South Wales, UK, as an international student and is survived by his wife, mother, three children, and siblings.”
She also expressed sorrow, noting that the deceased had “just brought his children to the UK last month,” leaving his young widow to care for three small children, and appealed for support from the community.
“They were meant to switch their visas to PSW, but with the main applicant gone and their study visa expiring this January 2025. The young widow is even more confused,” the bereaved sister added.