- Comedian and actor DJ Shiti has announced the death of his father, Richard Ndede Mbanda.
- His father died on Wednesday morning after battling cancer for seven years.
- DJ Shiti shared the news on Thursday, September 17, while paying tribute to his late father.
- The entertainer expressed hope that cancer would eventually be defeated.
Kenyan comedian and actor DJ Shiti is mourning the loss of his father, Richard Ndede Mbanda, following a prolonged battle with cancer. The entertainer announced the death on Thursday, September 17, saying his father passed away the previous morning. His message reflected on the seven years his father spent living with the disease. DJ Shiti also used the tribute to express hope for a future where cancer is no longer a threat to families.
The comedian remembered his father as he shared the difficult news with his followers. He described the illness as a long battle that had lasted for seven years. Despite the loss, his message carried a hopeful reflection about efforts to overcome cancer. He ended the tribute by wishing his father peace.
According to DJ Shiti, his father had been battling cancer for seven years before his death. The lengthy illness preceded his passing on Wednesday morning. The entertainer did not disclose further details about the type of cancer or where his father had been receiving treatment. His announcement focused on the loss and the long journey his family had experienced.
The death marks a difficult moment for DJ Shiti and his family as they come to terms with the loss. In his tribute, the comedian acknowledged the impact of the disease while looking beyond his family’s experience. He expressed optimism that advances in the fight against cancer would eventually lead to its defeat. His words combined grief for his father with hope for others affected by the disease.
Sharing the news, DJ Shiti referred to his father as his “old man” and honoured him by name. He also reflected on the possibility of cancer eventually being overcome. His tribute ended with a message of respect for Richard Ndede Mbanda and a wish for him to rest in power.
“My old man passed away yesterday morning after battling cancer for 7 years. One day, cancer will also die. Rest in power, Omwami Richard Ndede Mbanda,” he wrote.
DJ Shiti’s announcement has brought attention to the personal side of the entertainer’s life following years of keeping his father’s health battle relatively private. The comedian and actor is known for his work in Kenya’s entertainment industry. He is now preparing to bid farewell to his father after the lengthy illness. Details about funeral arrangements were not included in the announcement.
