Charles Bukeko Death Dead – Kenyan Actor and Comedian Papa Shirandula Obituary: Cause of Death

Charles Bukeko Death Dead – Kenyan Actor and Comedian Papa Shirandula Obituary: Cause of Death

Charles Bukeko (died July 18, 2020) was a Kenyan actor and comedian. He was known for portraying the titular character in the television series Papa Shirandula, which he also created and won the 2010 Kalasha Award for Best Actor in a TV Series. He also appeared in the 2012 film The Captain of Nakara. He succumbed to what seemed like COVID-19 symptoms.

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

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

— Robert Alai (@RobertAlai) July 18, 2020

“It is with great sadness that have I learnt of the death of comedian Charles Bukeko popularly known as Papa Shirandula .

The cruel hand of death has robbed the comedy industry an iconic figure whose comedy did not only entertain but was also educative to many generations.”

It is with great sadness that have I learnt of the death of comedian Charles Bukeko popularly known as Papa Shirandula .

The cruel hand of death has robbed the comedy industry an iconic figure whose comedy did not only entertain but was also educative to many generations. pic.twitter.com/uy5TVhZBOK

— Wycliffe A. Oparanya (@GovWOparanya) July 18, 2020