Farai Dziva|The entire nation has been shaken by the untimely death of prominent human rights activist, Dr Patson Dzamara.

Patson Dzamara, brother to missing journalist and activist, Itai Dzamara, died before undergoing an operation for cancer of the colon.

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of NEC member #PatsonDzamara this morning. We extend our deepest condolences to the Dzamara family on the loss of yet another pillar of the struggle for a better #Zimbabwe.

May his soul rest in peace,” MDC Alliance said in a statement.

“A brother, a fighter and a friend is gone
Rest in everlasting Peace Patson Dzamara

You did yr part brother we will not betray you we will keep the fight,” said Happymore Chidziva.

Bishop Ancelimo Magaya wrote:

I have been saddened to the core by the passing on of Patson Dzamara, a young man whose future appeared bright.

Forced into activism by the state induced dissappearance of his brother Itai, we together formed Itai Dzamara trust. If his death is human induced then Lord have mercy.