Winnie Bwire’s Parents Inconsolable After Viewing Actress’s Body: "Painful"

• On Sunday, September 8, the body of the Mombasa-based actress Winnie Bwire arrived in the country from Istanbul, Turkey and was taken to a local mortuary
• Bwire's parents were overwhelmed by emotions after thespians, friends, and fans came out to receive the actress's body after landing
• The actress, who was popularly known as Dida, died on September 5 while undergoing cancer treatment in Turkey

Kenyans continue to mourn actress Winnie Bwire, popularly known as Dida.

Winnie Bwire's parents overwhelmed by emotions

On Sunday, September 8, the body of the Mombasa-based actress arrived in the country aboard Ethiopian Airlines and was taken to Pandya Hospital mortuary.

Bwire had travelled to Turkey with her mother and even shared a video of her in the hospital singing a gospel song for her and dancing.

After their daughter's body touched down, the two parents were overwhelmed by emotions, and Bwire's mother burst into tears as family and friends comforted her.

Below is the emotional video:

Kenyans took to social media to console the actress's family, and below are some of their messages:

Doris Mteule Destiny said:

"Rest in peace girl. May God comfort the family left behind 🙏 😢

Imali Mercy Muhonja wrote:

"My condolences to the family may God strengthen them 😢."

Ben Mitty said:

"My heartfelt condolences. God is in control."

Èmmah Elmer said:

"Sending a word of condolences to this family. May the Lord comfort you🥺🥺

Winnie Bwire's on-screen boyfriend mourns her

Dida, in the Sultana TV series, was in love with JJ, a young man from a wealthy family. They were even engaged, but JJ went on to marry another lady, Sultana.

JJ, whose real name is Othman Njaidi, mourned his on-screen girlfriend with a tearjerking message.

He shared a video from one of the episodes of them in bed and several photos they took together, expressing his sadness.

Winnie was in a relationship with fellow Mombasa-based actor, Dan Sonko, and they served couple goals for days before parting ways amicably in 2023.

All about Winnie Bwire's death

• The Mombasa-based actress was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022.
• Recently, she thanked Kenyans in a touching video for supporting her financially as she sought treatment abroad.
• A video of Winnie in tears narrating her tough battle with cancer weeks before her death touched Kenyans.
• TUKO.co.ke featured five photos of Winnie during her happy moments.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke

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Winnie Bwire's parents (in left and right frames) pose for photos. Insert shows a smiling Winnie on a cosy seat.

Watch: Winnie Bwire's Parents Overcome with Grief After Body Viewing

Winnie Bwire’s Parents Inconsolable after Viewing Actress’s Body