Popular actor Charles Bukeko is dead. According to his family, the actor popularly known as Papa Shirandula passed on at Karen Hospital after a short illness.
Charles Bukeko became a household name after acting in the Kenyan film Malooned which later opened doors for him as the star of the famous Citizen Television comedy series, Papa Shirandula. The show which was his creation, received various accolades among them being a Kalasha Award in 2010.
Mr Bukeko’s on screen talent earned him a legion of fans and even made him star in various adverts with the most popular being the iconic Brrrrrrrrr advert he did for Cocacola in 2007.
Many Kenyans have taken to Twitter to mourn the fallen veteran film star and pass condolences to his family.
Breaking!!!! Papa Shirandula (Charles Bukeko) of the television series Papa Shirandula is dead. Condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/VbiveK4OD3
— Lindah Oguttu (@lindahoguttu) July 18, 2020
Papa Shirandula 😭💔Condolences to his family, friends and fellow artists.
Noooo 😥 I know him as Bukeko since my stage acting days; you likely know him as Papa Shirandula. He has passed away at Karen Hospital. So sad. May he rest in peace. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/iGUxbYvGOn
— Carol Radull (@CarolRadull) July 18, 2020
The famous actor Charles Bukeko alias Papa shirandula has gone to be with the lord. #RestInPeacePapaShirandula pic.twitter.com/ZdmPJdE2ni
— The Famous Cheboiwo (@sircheboiwo_) July 18, 2020
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End of an era for legendary actors Papa Shirandula. Papa was an epitome of acting and kept us glued to the TV for decades. Rest in Peace Legend. pic.twitter.com/nY9Ytpnbe0— MOBILE JOURNALIST (@omathvictor) July 18, 2020
Charles will be remembered as a legend who took Kenyan film to a whole new level.
Rest in peace Papa Shirandula
