He died in the early hours of today
after battling with prostate cancer and diabetes for several months.
Tony Grey’s eldest son, Mr. Houston
Grey who confirmed the news of his father’s demise said, he died at
about 4:00 am at his residence at Cruz Land, Marine Quarters, Warri
in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.
Tony Grey who became famous for his
evergreen songs such as “She is My love’, ‘My Message’
“Tribute to late Marvin Gay” and ‘Come Back Love’ was
everyone’s delight in the 70s and 80s. Born 70 years ago, Tony
Grey, popularly known as Ozimba of Africa hailed from Aboh town in
Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State. The late musician
was discharged from the hospital, after his family could not raise
the N10 million needed for his treatment abroad. He was diagnosed of
prostate cancer and diabetes.
Earlier this year, Tony Grey’s family
had appealed to Nigerians to assist them in order to save the
musician from dying.
The family then stated that living a
happy life of contentment was their greatest plan until Tony Grey
fell sick and everything changed. Their life and that of Tony Grey
have been at the mercy of God and the little savings they had was
exhausted in paying hospital bill
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