GettyBefore Christopher ‘Big Black’ Boykin’s tragic death this week, he worked hard to make sure his daughter would be well looked after.
The American entertainer and musician – most famous for MTV’s Rob and Big – sadly died of a suspected heart-attack on Tuesday 9th May, but before his passing, he ensured his finances were in order.
The 45-year-old leaves behind a nine-year-old daughter – Isis – but after suffering with heart troubles over the past few years, quick thinking Chris worked on storing a nice stash of cash for her to fall back on without him.
Here’s a news clip revealing his devastating death:
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A source close to the star told TMZ he had set up a college fund for his young daughter, as he wanted her education to be covered.
The source revealed he was a hugely doting dad and everything he did, he did with her in mind, which forced him into being crazily good with money and able to hoard away huge sums to ensure she has a better life.
Friends of the TV personality joked he was a ‘penny-pincher,’ who wasn’t exactly known for picking up bar tabs’ or treating himself and now it seems the reason for that is all down to the love for his daughter.
GettyIt seems Chris had big dreams for his daughter’s future and his inner circle revealed to TMZ how his funds need to be managed properly, so she can receive the education he desperately wanted for her.
Forty-five seems like such a young age to die and it’s going to be pretty tough on his family now his daughter no longer has a dad.
Thankfully he was smart about his deteriorating health and stored up some funds to ensure she gets to live the life he always wanted her to lead.
RIP and thoughts are with his family, daughter and friends.
