Former Big Brother housemate Rico Swavey is dead.

This was disclosed by his friend and co-housemate, Alex Asomugha aka Alex Unusual in a tweet on Thursday morning.

She tweeted: “This was not what we agreed Rico. Rest in peace #Ricoswarvey.”

Born Patrick Fakoya, Rico Swavey, he was involved in an accident on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

His management denied his death on Wednesday, October 12.