In 2019, Steven Weber tragically drowned while proposing to his girlfriend, Kenesha Antoine, during a holiday in Tanzania. The couple was staying in a submerged cabin at a resort, and Weber swam down to the cabin’s window to propose, holding up a handwritten note in a plastic bag that read, “Will you marry me?” After showing the note and presenting a ring, Weber attempted to swim back to the surface but sadly did not make it and drowned.
In this footage from 2019, Steven Weber is seen swimming down to his girlfriend, Kenesha Antoine, who was inside their underwater hotel room in Tanzania.
— Morbid Knowledge (@Morbidful) August 18, 2024
He presented a note enclosed in a zip-locked bag with the words "will you marry me?" and then revealed the ring to Kenesha.… pic.twitter.com/k20v8FoCHp
Following the incident, the resort confirmed that Weber drowned while free diving alone outside the underwater room. Kenesha posted a heartbreaking tribute to Weber on Facebook, expressing her love and sorrow, saying he never got to hear her accept his proposal. She described him as a kind and joyful person who brought light to everyone around him.
Kenesha’s emotional tribute also mentioned that the day, which should have been the best of their lives, turned into the worst due to the tragic accident. She expressed her commitment to finding him in another life and continuing their love story beyond this world. The incident serves as a poignant reminder of how quickly joyful moments can turn into tragedy.
