The late Winnie Ndubi was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer
Bwire succumbed to the illness on 5th September while still in Turkey.
Winne Ndubi Bwire has finally been laid to rest in her hometown Mumias, Kakamega county.
The late was popularly known from the role she played as ‘Dida’ in the drama series Sultana.
She was battling metastatic breast cancer and she succumbed to the illness on 5th September 2024 while in Turkey. The sad news of her passing was announced the same day by her family.
“It is with heavy hearts and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce Winfred Bwire Ndubi lost her battle with cancer on September 5, 2024, while undergoing treatment in Turkey. We thank you all for your overwhelming support, prayers, and generous giving during her treatment. We will share more details in due course.”
Her body was later airlifted to Kenya, a memorial and candlelit service was held in Mombasa. Yesterday her body was again airlifted to Kisumu before it was transported by road to Kakamega county where she has been laid to rest.
Lulu Hassan was among the filmmakers who attended the burial and she was accompanied by actors and actresses from her company Jiffy Pictures.
The media personnel pinned a tribute from Jiffy Pictures which described the late Bwire as a darling, sister and daughter further explaining that she joined their family back in 2021 when they launched the drama series Sultana where she played the role of Dida.
“She was not only exceptionally talented; she had a unique ability to infuse her characters with a blend of strength, vulnerability, and grace, making her performances unforgettable. Her talent was matched by her work ethic; her contribution to Sultana was nothing short of extraordinary.’’
Lulu concluded by stating that Winnie Bwire will be remembered for her exceptional talent, dedication, bravery and kind heart.
Bwire’s mum also pinned her tribute and opened up on battling with breast cancer herself.She noted that she is a survivor of it and she was diagnosed back in 2015
“I am a breast cancer survivor in 2015, so this journey, I know it very well,people are not getting awareness, I would like us or the government to put emphasis on the awareness as opposed to the treatment.’’
The late Bwire was described as a fighter by many who gave their tributes.
Apart from being an actress she was also a skilled baker and a businesswoman. In addition to all that she had also earned a degree in Industrial Fine Art and design from Makerere University.
