YouTube star, Nicole Thea, who was pregnant with her first child, has died at the age of 24, along with unborn son, whom she and her boyfriend, Global Boga, hoped to name Reign.
The 24-year-old, who lived in London, was just weeks away from her due date and always kept her followers up to date with her pregnancy journey. It is unclear how both Nicole and her unborn son died.
The family of the UK-based Youtube star confirmed the heartbreaking news in an Instagram post on Sunday, July 12, 2020.
“To all Nicole’s friends and supporters it is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Nicole and her son she and Boga named Reign sadly passed away on Saturday morning,” the family’s post read.
Thea’s family went on to explain that the YouTube star had “pre-scheduled a few YouTube videos and Boga has made the decision to allow them to be aired.”
“As a family we ask that you give us privacy because our hearts are truly broken and we are struggling to cope with what has happened,” they said.
Thea has over 74.8K subscribers on YouTube. Her most recent video was posted on Sunday and featured the late YouTube star getting ready to do a milk bath.
The 14-minute video was titled “GOT IN A BATH FULL OF MILK! *BTS PREGNANCY SHOOT” and also showcased special moments from Thea’s maternity photoshoot.
Thea announced her pregnancy on April 19 with a sweet video on Instagram of herself showing off her baby bump while dancing beside Boga.
She wrote: “GOD gave us the biggest blessing yet. I’m finally creating a beautiful little human inside of me. Can’t believe this bubba will be half of me and half of the loml. Honestly, @global_boga has been the best support EVER and GOD made no mistakes making him the father.”
“We are already obsessed with you our little miracle baby,” Thea added. “Thank you for choosing us to be your parents and best friends 🥺.”
One week later, the YouTube star revealed the sex of her baby on the way.
“We are having a bouncing baby boy family,” Thea wrote, adding that her beau “got what he wished for and we actually can’t wait to meet him 🥺😭💙.”
Friends and fans have taken to social media to express their condolences with Thea’s family over the heartbreaking news.
May God comfort her partner & her family & grant them with all the strength & peace.
May Nicole Thea & beautiful baby Reign rest in wonderful peace, heaven has gained 2 beautiful angels 🤍🤍🕊 pic.twitter.com/EcRKmftivd— sorry, Sir. (@ChiomaMyah) July 12, 2020
We lost a Queen and a child with a potential great future.
There is a man whose metal and emotional state is going to need help. Please pray for him and help if and where you can.
R.I.P Nicole Thea & Reign ❤️
— King Craft 🇯🇲 (@iKhristenCraft) July 12, 2020
Boga really just lost the love of his life and unborn child in one go…. I can’t imagine the pain he must be feeling. God I pray for helping and comfort 🥺🥺🥺. Rest in peace Nicole Thea and baby reign 💔🕊
— 4’11 babe 💘 (@princesspxrciie) July 12, 2020
May God guide & help the family and friends of Nicole Thea especially Boga cause the way that man loved her was mad. This really puts into Perspective that we can’t take life for granted😪.
— -Gwalla Gurl II🥤 (@Mslavishh) July 12, 2020
You didn’t even need to know Nicole personally to see how excited her and Boga were to be parents. You could just tell they were soul mates. Such sad news man. RIP Nicole Thea and baby Reign 🙏🏾🤍
— ADEOLA PATRONNE. (@AdeolaPatronne) July 12, 2020
Rest in heavenly peace Nicole Thea 🙏🏽 💡 pic.twitter.com/WeTikqqwnd
— Baby💫 (@itz_karenx) July 12, 2020
He was so excited, prayers for strength to Boga and her family 💔💔
RIP Nicole and Reign😔 pic.twitter.com/RIzNakJAA9— #justiceforShukriAbdi✊🏾 (@Deemulanx) July 12, 2020
When boga first met Nicole he described her as a angel he said in their YouTube video “she Dey come like angel” he now has two angels looking down on him, I pray that he will smile again. RIP Nicole and Reign🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💔
— olan bi won ninu 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 (@Lilibetrufai) July 12, 2020
RIP Nicole Thea and Baby Reign🕊❤️ praying for divine healing for Boga and their family members. I pray the lord will heal their broken hearts and bind up their wounds IJN (Psalms 147:3)
— july 17th🤩 (@dxbbiel_) July 12, 2020
Since yesterday my heart was heavy but after seeing that confirmation, i don’t know how to feel. This is a youtuber who I watched all the time, RIP Nicole Thea & her baby Reign
— ♡ (@msbellemira) July 12, 2020
RIP nicole and her son reign. I cannot imagine what Boga is going through right now. Sending prayers to him and her family right now. So heartbreaking💔
— TALLY (@kreptplaydirty) July 12, 2020
RIP Nicole Thea and baby Reign. Sincere condolences to Boga and the entire family!🕊💔
— Keabetswe🌬 (@akreana_) July 12, 2020
RIP Nicole & Reign 🙏🏾❤️ 🌹 Condolences to her entire family & Boga ! Gone wayyyy too soon man 💔
— P Montana (@DJ_PMontana) July 12, 2020
RIP Nicole Thea and RIP reign 😭 I made a poem for both sides of the family to show my condolence ❤️ pic.twitter.com/iWzL8RSzp6
— Andrew N (@Andrewanthony__) July 12, 2020