Ali O'Neal, a 41-year-old Virgin Islander, was discovered unresponsive on his bed early yesterday morning, October 28, 2020.

Mr O'Neal was well-loved and known in the community for the energy and effort he put into social and other activates and towards the running of his private businesses.

According to reports, prior to his death Mr O’Neal was diagnosed with a chronic condition and only two weeks ago was discharged from Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital on Tortola.

While at home; however, he had reportedly complained of “unbearable pains” about his body.

Ninth District Representative and Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, left, has expressed condolences on the death of Ali O'Neal aka 'Bull', right.

‘Another soldier has fallen’

Among those expressing condolences to the family and friends of the deceased was Ninth District Representative and Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley.

"Another soldier has fallen, a good soul transitioned, sincere condolences to his entire family. The 9th is poorer with you gone, will miss you my friend, Sunday service will never be the same without you. RIP Ali “Bull” O’Neal," Hon Wheatley commented on social media.

Virgin Gorda also recently lost another popular member of the community; Mrs Beryl B. Vanterpool aka ‘Teacher Bev’, who died on August 17, 2020, at the age of 55.