Actress Winnie Bwire Ndubi, widely recognized as ‘Dida’ from Citizen TV’s hit series ‘Sultana’, has passed away, her family confirms.
She succumbed to breast cancer on September 5, 2024, while undergoing treatment in Turkey, according to her relatives.
In a sorrowful statement, her family conveyed, “With profound grief and acceptance of God’s will, we announce that Winfred Bwire Ndubi lost her battle with cancer on September 5, 2024, while receiving treatment in Turkey.”
They expressed their gratitude to all who supported her, saying, “We are thankful for the outpouring of support, prayers, and generosity during her treatment. More details will be shared soon. God bless you all.”
Bwire’s fight against cancer began over three years ago. Initially, she experienced swelling and pain in her armpits, which was misdiagnosed as a common infection.
As the pain worsened, she sought additional medical consultation.
During an interview on Citizen TV in March, Bwire reflected on her diagnosis: “At first, I was told there were no cancer cells, but the pain persisted. Later, a gynecologist discovered the cancer through a biopsy.”
Her diagnosis brought an overwhelming sense of fear, especially concerning her role in ‘Sultana’. “I feared losing my job. I didn’t think it was possible to act and receive treatment, as I believed chemotherapy would be too debilitating,” Bwire said.
Despite these concerns, she credited her role in the show as a source of strength and encouragement.
Bwire’s journey was marked by many challenges. She disclosed that the early stages of her illness were manageable, but her condition deteriorated after filming ‘Sultana’ ended.
A PET scan revealed that the cancer had metastasized to her brain, bones, and other organs. She focused on treating the brain cancer first, as it severely impacted her motor skills.
“After finishing ‘Sultana’, the cancer progressed. The scan showed it had spread,” she shared.
“My doctor advised that we prioritize the brain cancer since it was affecting my daily life.”
She described the toll of brain metastases with a sense of acceptance: “I had constant headaches, nausea, and memory lapses, which matched the PET scan findings.”
Despite enduring taxing radiotherapy sessions and the physical exhaustion that followed, Bwire remained optimistic, sustained by the love of her family and fans.
Her candidness about her ordeal was both touching and empowering, shedding light on the often misunderstood aspects of cancer treatment.
“There’s a stigma that reduces us to just the illness, and people overlook everything else about us,” she noted.
Through it all, she was a beacon of courage and resilience, inspiring many with her unwavering strength.
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