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The late Sultana actress Winnie Bwire Dubi, aka Dida's dad Edmund Kwena, has spoken after her death.
The late actress' uncle, Eugene Auka, revealed that they were working towards transporting Dida's body back home on Sunday.
"She has been battling cancer for over two years, and this is her second time going back to Turkey for treatment. We are in the process of processing her being brought back, and we are expecting the body on Sunday at Moi International Airport," Auka said.
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The late actress' dad also spoke, revealing that he was heartbroken upon learning of his daughter's demise.
Mr Kwena said that he was hurting despite looking like he was okay physically.
"I lost my daughter. Losing her as a dad, I may seem like I am strong right now, but I am in pain. I am sad. She left me without me expecting it. I thought she would leave for Turkey and come back while still alive and carry on with her work but God had his own plans," Dida's dad said.
Here is what they had to say:
@nyangalaann2156:
"She fought a good fight may her soul rest in eternal peace."
@maxwellmongare1180:
"May she be welcomed with heavenly angels may the family have comfort."
@omukadahlmmaculate7810:
"My heartfelt condolences to entire family,may God grant them peace,strength,comfort during this difficult time may her soul rest in R.I.P."
@josphineakinyi2750:
"Rest in peace Winnie may God comfort the entire family really sad."
After the actress' family announced her death, Lulu Hassan, her former employer, mourned her loss, sharing a heartfelt message on social media.
Lulu, the co-owner of Jiffy Pictures, alongside her husband Rashid Abdallah, took to social media to share their grief.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke
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