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The body of actress Winnie Bwire, alias Dida, arrived in Mombasa on Sunday, September 8.
Edmond Ndubi, the father of Dida, while addressing the press after his daughter's body landed at the Moi International Airport, described her as a loving and talented child.
"Winnie was very popular because of her multi-talents. She was an actress, a furniture maker, a baker and a musician. She was such an inspiration to young people," he said.
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Mr Ndubi narrated how his daughter bravely fought cancer to her last breath.
"For us, as a family, we can say it is good she has rested. For those who may not know, Winnie has suffered a lot. She was a strong person and put up a brave face and people never knew what she was going through. She never cried during the tough time, but she suffered quite a lot. God decided the best way was for her to rest. We thank God for having given us Winnie. She was also an inspiration to us as parents, but now that she has gone, we pray God can place her soul in eternal peace," he said.
He thanked Winnie's friends for standing with the actress and financially supporting her.
"Thank you for supporting Winnie through the cancer journey. May God reward you abundantly.
Winnie will be buried on Saturday, September 21, in Kholera ward, Mumias, Kakamega county.
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The talented actress succumbed to breast cancer on September 5 while undergoing treatment in Istanbul, Turkey.
She travelled to Turkey for treatment in August, knowing she would emerge victorious as a fighter. Kenyans took to social media to mourn her.
Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke
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Winnie Bwire aka Dida (l) with her father during her happy times, a casket (r) carrying Winnie's body after landing in Mombasa.
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