Nairobi’s Makadara has been rocked by grief since famous Kikuyu actress Esther Wanyuru passed away unexpectedly. Wanyuru, who was famous for playing the sassy on-screen wife in comedic skits with Kikuyu comedian Machang’i, died inexplicably, shocking her family and admirers.
She never came out alive after using the restroom. The actress had spent Saturday night getting ready for her grandchild’s impending birthday celebration, according to her distraught relatives.
Esther had just finished explaining the menu, according to her mother, and she had promised to pick up the cake the next day. In an emotional interview with Paxson TV, her mother said, “She told us what needed to be cooked and said she’d buy the cake tomorrow.”
Esther then went to the restroom, but she never came back. The Minutes of Silence That Caused Concern When her son saw that she had gone longer than normal to use the restroom, he grew worried. He warned his sister when she didn’t answer his calls or knocks.
After forcing the door open together, they discovered their mother asleep on the toilet. The family contacted Esther’s brother in a panic, and with his assistance, they hurried her to Mbagathi Hospital. Unfortunately, when the physicians arrived, they pronounced her dead.
Her mother, who is still having a hard time accepting the loss, acknowledged, “We haven’t done a post-mortem yet.” Esther Wanyuru: Who Was She? In the early 2000s, many Kikuyu households knew Esther Wanyuru, who was more than just a funny actress.
She became a big favorite in regional TV and internet skits because of her clever performances and amusing reflections on normal family life.
Online condolences have poured in since her passing, with many people recalling her as “a warm soul with a great sense of humor.” A Community in Grief, a Family in Mourning Her family and fans are grieving her loss, even if the cause of her unexpected death is still unknown. A post-mortem examination and burial arrangements are still in the works.
By tuko