Hopeful soul: Winnie Bwire’s final moments

The entertainment industry is in mourning following the death of Sultana actress Winnie Bwire, who passed away on September 5, 2024, while receiving treatment for breast cancer in Turkey.

Her family confirmed the tragic news, expressing their sorrow in a statement.

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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 undergoing treatment in Turkey,” the statement said.

“We are grateful for the tremendous support, prayers, and generosity during her treatment. Further details will be shared in due course. May God bless you all.”

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, Bwire spent the last two years raising awareness about the disease while courageously fighting its effects.

Throughout her battle, she was open about the struggles she faced, including the financial challenges of treatment.

In her final social media video, Bwire thanked her supporters and expressed her gratitude for their help.

“Dear human, thank you for making this possible and giving me a fighting chance. I choose to focus on the positive. The doctors are working on my treatment plan. Illness doesn’t wait. I love you all and keep giving whatever you can. I will return home victorious,” she said.

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Bwire revealed that her condition had worsened, with fluid accumulating in her lungs, and spoke openly about the mental and physical strain of cancer.

“I’ve been going through a difficult time. I wanted to show what a cancer patient endures, but sometimes it’s too extreme to film,” she shared.

While she initially responded well to treatment, she eventually experienced severe side effects.

In August, Bwire discussed the immense costs of her treatment in an interview with journalist Lynn Ngugi.

“The family had to step in where NHIF couldn’t. Target therapy is extremely costly, and every 21 days I need one hundred thousand. It feels like a crime to be sick in this country because of the high medication costs.”