“Fans and Celebrities Grieve the Loss of Actress Winfred Bwire.”
Winnie Bwire, popularly known as Dida from the hit Kenyan TV show Sultana, had been bravely battling Ductal Carcinoma, a rare form of breast cancer characterized by abnormal cells in the milk duct.
On September 5, 2024, Lulu Hassan shared a statement on her Instagram page from Winnie’s family, announcing that the beloved actress had passed away while undergoing treatment in Turkey.
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“With heavy hearts and humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce that Winfred Bwire Ndubi lost her battle with cancer on September 5, 2024, while receiving treatment in Turkey.
“We deeply appreciate your overwhelming support, prayers, and generosity during her treatment. God bless you all,” the family wrote.
The announcement has left many Kenyans in disbelief, mourning the loss of not only a cherished actress but also a legend.
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Friends, colleagues, and fans have expressed their condolences to the family:
- loulou_hassan: “It is well, mamii πππππ”
- terencecreative: “Very sad. It is well πππ”
- yasmeen_saiedi: “πππππ Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun”
- celestinendinda: “Oh noooπππ’”
- bridgetshighadi: “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun π€²π½”
- millychebby: “ππππππππ may she rest; she fought a good fight. Go well, Bwire ππππ”
- ellen_design_: “Ooh no. This has broken my heart. May she rest in perfect peace. She put up a good fight.”
- othmannjaidi1: “Dahπ..Innalilah waina ilah raajun”
- nataliegithinji: “Oh God…ππ it is well”
- lizsonia_the_great: “Innalillahi waina ileyhi rajiunππΌ”
- mango_finnesse: “Bwire lived her life; she enjoyed the little she had. It was not easy for her, but she fought a good fight and danced with the angels. Bwire, we love you, and we will keep on spreading the messages you left for us… PEACE, LOVE, AND HARMONY. REST EASY, KENYAN CHAMPION!!!β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπ₯Ί TILL WE MEET AGAIN π’π’”
- aggie_the_dance_queen: “Oooh no.ππ.May she rest easy. Condolences to the family.”
- didashebbs_kitchen: “π’π’π’π’π’π’π’Innallillahi wainna illeyhi rajiun”
- ngeshlin: “Oh no πππππππ may her soul rest in peace.”
- pika_na_raych: “π’π’π’ She really fought to see another day. RIP.”
The outpouring of grief highlights the deep impact Winnie Bwire had on those who knew her and her fans.