Former Housemate Salone Season 3 contestant Franklyn Bode Gibson Jnr, was announced dead on Sunday 4 August 2022, His death came as shocking news to fans, Staff of AYV Television, and the Sierra Leone populace. However, it is still not clear the circumstances surrounding the death of Gibson. Sources close to the family intimated to Sierraloaded that the ex-housemate star wasn’t I’ll but experienced a brief stomach ache.

After the announcement of his death CEO of AYV Media Empire Anthony Navo Jnr has taken to social media to react to the sad News

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We are shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of Franklyn A.O Gibson. It’s difficult news. Franklyn was an incredible reality TV star, brilliant, and a leader for his generation.

Franklyn intellectuals whose contributions to the show reflected the passion and creativity of an era. His talent, intellect, and passion inspired a generation,n and all of us, in the media and entertainment community. We have been profoundly blessed by his creativity and amazing work.

The entire AYV /Africell Housemates Salone family extends our profound sadness and offers our deepest condolences to his family and the numerous fans both in Sierra Leone and across the world who loved him. It was a true privilege for all of us, to work with one of the most talented young stars. We will miss him greatly! Rest In Peace, our superstar.