Joy Chico Ejiro loses last son, 11 months after demise of husband

168

Joy Ejiro, widow of late veteran movie producer, Chico Ejiro has lost her last son, Viano to the deadly cancer disease.

He died on the evening of Monday November 15.

His demise is coming less than a year after her husband died on Christmas day, December 25, 2020, of complications related to high blood pressure.

According to reports, Viano had been battling cancer for years and his father had devoted his life and resources to his treatment.

Joy on her part had moved to the US to get the best health care for her son even while he was still a toddler.

In a tribute to her late husband, Mrs Chico Ejiro described the filmmaker as a selfless man while thanking God for the opportunity to share 26 years of her life with him.

“In all, I thank GOD for giving me the opportunity to spend the last 26yrs with you, you were a selfless man who was a wonderful husband and a great father. I’m consoled by the beautiful life you lived and the impact you made in the movie industry and all that crossed your path. You will forever be in our hearts. Till we meet again my Baby Boy, I will have plenty gist for you my best friend,” she wrote.