Popular Sultana actress Winnie Ndubi Bwire, aka Dida, has succumbed as she underwent c****r treatment in Turkey.
Her d***h was announced by the family on the morning of Thursday, September 5, 2024.
“Family statement It is with heavy hearts and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce Winfred Bwire Ndubi lost her battle to cancér on September 5, 2024, while undergoing treatment in Turkey,” the family statement reads.
Thanking for the support they received from well-wishers, Dida’s family disclosed that more details will be issued later on.
“We thank you all for your overwhelming support, prayers, and generous giving during her treatment. We will share more details in due course. God bless you all, Winfred Bwire Ndubi’s family.”
Medical appeal
Her d***h comes barely a month after she appealed for financial assistance to continue with her c****r treatment.
Ndubi was seeking Ksh5 million to cover the costs of her treatment, including accommodation and meals during her stay.
In her last video appealing for help, which was shared on her social media pages on August 15, the actress explained that she was doing well with her medication until she began experiencing side effects.
“I’m so frustrated at how expensive health care is. Every time I have made 10 steps forward, I feel like I’m being dragged back, and I ask for strength. Thank you for praying with me,” she expressed.
“I have not made any posters. I just wanted to do an appeal. This journey has been turbulent. I’m so over it. I don’t mean that I’m giving up. I’m just done carrying this alone. I need your help, guys.”
Bwire’s condition
In a past interview, Bwire shared her journey with breast cancér, revealing how she initially dismissed early symptoms. She said she first noticed her hand swelling and fatigue, but she didn’t connect these signs with the illness. She assumed the exhaustion was due to work stress.
“I started noticing my hand was swelling. I told Dan about it. You’re always told the signs and symptoms of breast cancér are matiti kutoa pus, or kupata pimple, but those are the last symptoms. I used to get fatigued, and I would wake up telling Dan that I’m exhausted, but I just thought it was because of work,” she recounted.
However, when she experienced persistent underarm pain and unusual sensations during her periods, Winnie decided to consult a doctor. Initial scans were inconclusive, but as the pain continued, further tests, including a CT scan and a biopsy, confirmed her diagnosis.
Winnie, despite her initial denial, began chemotherapy. Her family eventually learned about her condition and supported her, even fundraising to help cover costs.
Throughout her battle, Bwire shared that she used work as an actress as an escape route.