TV Star Charles Bukeko, popularly known as Papa Shirandula dead at 58

Actor Charles Bukeko who is also popularly known as Papa Shirandula has passed on at Karen Hospital while undergoing treatment, family confirms.

A source tell us that Papa Shirandula was receiving treatment at Karen Hospital since Monday, July 13.

TV STAR Charles Bukeko, popularly known as Papa Shirandula dies in Nairobi, family confirms. pic.twitter.com/9NFcCaHTdR

— NationBreakingNews (@NationBreaking) July 18, 2020

"They have not given us the details. We are waiting for the hospital's report but he was just unwell," Alice Atamba, Bukeko's sister-in-law said.

Papa Shirandula leaves behind his wife Beatrice Ebbie Andega, and three children; Tony, Charlie and Wendy.

In addition to playing Papa Shirandula , Charles Bukeko appeared on various comedy series including international commercials.

Following news of his passing, tributes poured in from family and friend:

LALA PEMA PEPONI
CHARLES BUKEKO AKA PAPA SHIRANDULA IS DEAD#RIPPAPASHIRANDULA pic.twitter.com/Yn22tymXjI

— KAIZER OBED (@KaizerObed) July 18, 2020

RIP Papa Shirandula,we shall miss you abundantly. My condolences to the entire family. pic.twitter.com/R0CI9gRfuI

— Mercy Namasaka (@MercyNamasaka2) July 18, 2020

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Charles Bukeko alias Papa Shirandula. May God give you the strength to overcome this trying moment and may his soul rest in eternal peace ✌️

— DOKTARI COLLINS MWANGA 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 (@Mwanga_Collins) July 18, 2020

So sad😭😭😭😭😭😭 rest easy Papa Shirandula pic.twitter.com/aUt7Vm6qAd

— Susan Sue 🇰🇪🔸🔸🔸🇰🇪 (@sue4050) July 18, 2020

RIP Charles, AKA @Papa_Shirandula , your comedy was a thrill

— Gogo-Nam Gogo (@OmoloNam) July 18, 2020

papa Shirandula one of my favourite actor . actually its very sad pic.twitter.com/CpxsuNuV6y

— R.I.C.K.Y (@_rickyawesome) July 18, 2020

Fare thee well Papa Shirandula. A great loss indeed to the entertainment industry. https://t.co/EEXChPHeDi

— Delbert Ochola (@DelbertOchola) July 18, 2020

Shine on your way home Papa Shirandula. Your contribution to the Kenyan entertainment industry is indelible. Rest in Peace https://t.co/7Ui1n7IaDY

— #JusticeForEveryChildKe 🇰🇪 (@Burugu_D) July 18, 2020

Rest well Charles Bukeko Papa Shirandula. Thank you for entertaining us in our childhood. pic.twitter.com/XmwrxZZY0q

— JOHN WAINAINA ,HSC (@wambuijohnson) July 18, 2020

Papa Shirandula will be missed by many.

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