Celeb couple mourns death of nanny who died of cancer

Peter and Lola Okoye have lost someone close to them. The celebrity couple are mourning the death of their nanny Esther Ngobor who passed away recently.

Ngobor started working for the Okoyes circa 2008. She was a part of their household and helped raised their son Cameron Okoye from when he was 3 months old.

In 2010 Esther Ngobor was diagnosed with cervical cancer and told by the doctors she only had a short while to live. Determined, she battled the disease for five years before giving up.

Mourning her painful death, Lola Okoye wrote about her today (August 27) on her Instagram account. You can read her tribute below;

"Today we lost a very precious soul. Esther Ngobor. Esther started working with us almost 7 years ago. She was a wonderful nanny to our son from when he was 3 months old. She was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer 5 years ago and she fought tirelessly to stay alive. When she was diagnosed, she was told she had a few months to live but she fought hard. Words cannot describe how incredible she was as an employee, sister and friend. My children loved her, we all loved her. Her smile and laughter would light up a room in a second.

"She was clever, witty and dedicated. She was most importantly God fearing and honest. Her biggest fear was dying. Oh Esther, I am so sorry. We tried everything within our power to give her the quality of life she deserved. We tried every possible treatment available but God knows best and we cannot question Him. I want to thank all my friends and family who touched her life no matter how small. Your prayers, love and donations will not be forgotten. God bless you. Esther was in so much pain but she never gave up. This is a very sad day for us. We will miss you so much Esther. May your gentle Soul Rest in perfect Peace. Ladies please get your pap smear test done once a year. If you have never gotten one done, please get one done now.

"Cancer knows no gender, race, social class or nothing. @peterpsquare, #cancersucks #esther #RIP #tears #stupidcancer"

According to Wikipedia cervical cancer "is a cancer arising from the cervix" that has no symptoms in the early stages but later on symptoms may include abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain or pain during sexual intercourse.

Read: Cervical Cancer prevention for Nigerian women