The sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, Ruth Otabor, has passed away.
Her death was confirmed on Sunday in a statement released by Eko Solicitors & Advocates on behalf of the family, which noted that Ruth passed on at about 6:30 a.m.
“With a heavy heart, the family regrets to announce the passing on to glory of their daughter, sister, and mother on this 31st day of August, 2025 at about 06:30Hrs,” the statement read.
The family further disclosed that they are grieving deeply and appealed for privacy during this difficult time. “The family is presently grieving and will appreciate to be given a private moment to mourn the departed. The funeral arrangement will be communicated to the public in due course,” it added.
Ruth had been involved in a tragic accident just weeks earlier. On August 13, 2025, she was struck by a truck linked to the Dangote Group near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State. Eyewitnesses recounted that the heavy-duty vehicle crushed her leg before being stopped by a bystander.
She later underwent a leg amputation but tragically passed away only days after celebrating her graduation from Auchi Polytechnic. Her untimely death has left her family and fans devastated.
