Riky Rick tragically lost his life on February 23rd. His death came as a shock to many and others were in disbelief about the news of his death.
Riky Rick laid to rest on 1st March
Today, on Tuesday the 1st of March, Riky Rick will be laid to rest after the tragic loss of his life. Friends and family have not confirmed whether the rapper actually died as a result of suicide as reported by Times Live. They have, however, relayed that his death came as a shock to them.
As expressed by his friends, family, and colleagues, Riky Rick was in high spirits and upbeat the day before his sudden death. Letters written to his wife and kids have since come to the surface. Thus far, pieces of the letters have been shared.
Riky Ricks last words to the family
In each letter, Riky Rick, otherwise known as Rikhado Makhado expressed his love for his family. Riky told his family that they shouldn’t blame themselves for his death.
The letter to his wife read:
Dear Bianca, this pain is too much. I don’t want you to blame yourself for my life being unbearable.
In the letter to his son he said:
Follow your passions, my son. Your world is bigger than anything you could ever imagine. I love you!
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The last letter addressed his second child:
I love you. I’m sorry. Keep each other close. Love each other. Please don’t blame yourself. I cannot take the pain. I love you.
As reported by Times Live, the letter has been leaked by the artist’s inner circle. The quotes are but a fragment of what was written to his family before the loss of his life. Thus far, SAPS has not gone into the particulars surrounding the death of the rapper.
His funeral will be live-streamed by 11 am on Tuesday. The private funeral service will be held in Johannesburg. You can access the live stream here.
