When his aunt passed away, Brian Chira experienced depression, as revealed by TikToker’s grandfather

Brian Chira’s grandfather, George Ngigi Wamae, has revealed that the late TikToker struggled with depression following the death of his aunt, who had been a significant source of support for him.

Chira had faced early loss in life, losing his mother at the age of 8. Subsequently, he was under the care of his aunt, whose passing left him feeling stranded.

Speaking to Presenter Ali in an interview, Wamae shared insights into Chira’s character, highlighting his disciplined nature as a child.

“He was very disciplined as a young child, the kind you could send on an errand, and he would promptly go. He was very disciplined. It was when he went to campus that he began to change, but by then, he was already an adult. His problems started when his aunt died because she was his biggest support,” Wamae explained.

The loss of his aunt had a profound impact on Chira, triggering a period of depression.

“After his mother’s death, nothing changed. He continued with his education. However, it was after his aunt’s passing that depression started to affect him. Despite facing challenges, his grandmother made every effort to ensure his education. He grew up in the church, and I am surprised by the things people are saying. He was soft-spoken and respectful. We never knew him to be disruptive; he was well-educated,” Wamae added.

Addressing rumors about Chira’s sexuality, Wamae dismissed them, stating that such claims were unfounded.

“I have never heard anything about that. It was only hearsay from people, but it was not true. He aspired to be a leader and to establish his own broadcasting center,” he concluded.