The popular star shared a touching photo of herself holding her father’s hand as he lay in a hospital bed. “Woke up today wishing it was all a dream,” she wrote, expressing how unreal the loss still feels.
David Mwangi had gone public about his cancer journey last year, sharing that he had completed chemotherapy and was recovering. His death has come as a painful surprise to many.
Jackie posted several heartfelt messages remembering the good times. She shared a video from a family vacation, where her father is seen singing and dancing. “Strongest man I know. You fought a good fight,” she wrote. She promised to take care of her mother and family in his absence.
Fans and fellow celebrities have flooded her social media with kind words. Many sent messages of love and comfort. “May he rest in eternal peace,” read one of the many comments.
Jackie also took time to celebrate her youngest brother’s birthday, which came just a day after their father’s passing. She admitted the mood wasn’t cheerful, but said they still had reason to celebrate life and remember their father.
The family is now planning the burial and has asked for help from the public to give their father a proper send-off.
In her final message, Jackie said: “It feels so unreal.” Her words have moved many Kenyans, showing how deep the bond was between a daughter and her dad.
By Newshub