Kenyan Man with Bone Cancer Sadly Dies, Family Appeals for Help to Raise K Sh 3m Hospital Bill
- The death of Peter Shire of the Shires Family, sadly, died after suffering from bone cancer and social media is awash with a lot of sadness
- Many people, fans and celebrities such as Milly and Kabi Wa Jesus and Terence Creative have come out to mourn the young husband and father
- Monica, the wife of the young man, shared a heartbreaking message about the death as they were planning to fly him to India for a bone marrow transplant
Nairobi: Kenyans from all walks of life have been thrown into mourning after the death of beloved YouTuber Peter Shire.
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The young man was suffering from multiple myeloma, aka bone cancer, that had affected his spine and mobility. Before his death, Peter was due for a bone marrow transplant in India, and his family had requested KSh 6 million from well-wishers.
"We appeal for your support; every contribution counts. He has already undergone two spinal surgeries in Kenya but he needs this life-saving sugery," said his family in a poster.
On August 20, @Wapendwa muziki shared on Instagram that they got an emergency call informing them that their dear friend @petershiretunya, who had cancer of the bones, was in critical condition and needed their support and prayers.
"Guys anything you have will go along way. paybill 8060719 account your name. or send wave +254718696806 (Monica)," they said then.
On August 21, Monica announced her husband's death on Instagram. saying she was unsure how to say goodbye.
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How did Momica announce Peter's death?
"How do I even say goodbye💔💔💔💔💔Moochie, tell me how? The pain is too much😭😭😭😭😭," she said.
As soon as she said her goodbye, friends started trooping to her wall to console her.
Milly Wa Jesus mourned him in a heartfelt post, also sharing how his condition started when they were playing football all in the backyard.
"Life is so precious 💔 … our dear brother @petershiretunya has been unwell for the past year, bravely fighting through the pain. I still remember the very first time he complained it was when we were playing football in the backyard. We thought it was just a small injury. None of us knew it was the beginning of such a tough journey," said Milly.
"Yesterday, his fight came to an end and we are heartbroken. Family, we need your help 🙏🏾. We are raising KSh 3 million to clear his hospital bill and give him a dignified send-off. Whatever you can give will go a long way," she added.
How did Kenyans console Peter's wife?
Muthohni Njunguna:
I pray for you @monicahshire So sorry for this painful loss😢😢😢I wish you God time and again because only God knows how to bind up such painful wounds
"May God give you strength 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏."
Jennifer Wangai:
"In family occasions he came without you, you would tell me over the phone that I should take care of this sweetheart. When I talked to you on the phone, I would tell you that you should take care of our sweetheart. Now, he's in a new land with neither of us. Maybe we should remind God everyday to take care of our sweetheart.."
Jane Njuguna said:
"Darling (as you used to respond to my calls), whatever space you wish to be in and whatever manner you wish to grieve him, have it. You two taught and reminded us that marriage works. You defined love beautifully as you called each other "love".
Pain as influencer, 36, dies
In another story, the death of beauty influencer Liz Lin Ruoyu, left the entertainment industry shocked and devastated.
Her husband penned a heartbreaking message as soon as the death had been made news, leaving their fans in tears.
Some fans also penned tearjerking tributes to the beauty influencer about the impact of the work she had done.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
