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David Mark’s Son Dies Of Cancer

David Mark and his son Tunde Mark

David Mark and his wife are mourning the loss of their son Tunde.

David Mark
Senator David Mark

Tunde Mark passed away in London hospital, on Friday morning.

Senator David Mark’s Special Adviser, Paul Mumeh, released a statement following the death of Tunde, who died from a long battle with cancer. Mumeh described Tunde as the first son of the former president of the Senate

Mumeh said, “Born on the 13th of October, 1971, Tunde attended Yaba Military School, located in Yaba, Lagos where he obtained his first school leaving certificate.

“He later proceeded to Bradfield College, Berkshire, UK where he attended Secondary school.

“Tunde is a Biochemist who obtained a B.Sc degree from Kings College, London. He studied immunology alongside biochemistry and later Biological Sciences in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Harvard, Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was married with a daughter.

“He passed away peacefully surrounded by family members and loved ones.

“Funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.”