it’s true!!
the family placed an official statement on an online forum today. it reads:
“Official Family Statement
It is with a heavy heart, and joy at God’s perfect will that I announce the passing on to Glory of my father, teacher, mentor and friend, Mr. Olayinka Babasanya Craig, who went to be with the Lord at 6.00am this morning at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
He was a pioneer radio and television broadcaster, sports journalist extraordinaire and a national icon.
He is survived by his wife, Dr. Kehinde Craig, his sons, Mr. Olayinka Craig and Dr. Olamide Craig and his “one and only” Miss Temilola Craig.
Dr. David Olamide Craig
for and on behalf of the family”
you would recall that the veteran broadcaster and TV personality, Yinka Craig was diagnosed of Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) since 2006. The disease is described as a group of cancers that affects the white blood cell.May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. you can get more details on yinka’s state of health before his demise here
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Our nation has lost a gem. The Lord gives and he takes as well. Who are we to question his will. Yinka Craig, you are in a much better place. Rest in peace.