The father of prominent politician and former deputy Finance Minister, Terence Mukupe, has died.

Mukupe wrote on Facebook:

Dad I’m in shock you are gone just like that.. You have been there for me in every way possible.

Shaped my thinking, encouraged me academically…. my political advisor and my number one cheerleader…

The long conversations we used to have, one minute we are discussing about atoms and chemical formulas on chrome salts and the next we are discussing political philosophy… a beautiful mind and an intellect of not you were…

The unconditional love you had for me despite my glaring faults and weaknesses… the love you had for my brothers and I… your grand kids always in your profile pic… not easily angered but always happy….

I love you Dad … I’m hurting…. crying for my MUM Grace Masimba Mukupe ….

The pillar and wise counsel of the family is gone but beautiful memories of the wonderful times we had as a family will linger on forever!!!! Ndarwadziwa last number!!!

Tk Mukupe Mabasa Bruno Mukupe Peter Mukunga Justice Mabasa Mukupe Summer Rose