The multi-talented comedian Othuol Othuol who was also an actor in local television has passed away.
Othuol Othuol real name Ben Maurice Onyango died on Sunday at the Kenyatta National Hospital where the thespian was receiving treatment for the past few days.
His boss, and the founder of Churchill show, Mr. Daniel Ndambuki confirmed the death of the popular comedian through his social media accounts.
“So sad Ben Maurice popularly know as Othuol Othuol has gone to be with the Lord after a long struggle with Brain Tumor.” Daniel Ndambuki said, “May he Rest In Peace,”
Othuol who was among the several entertainers in the country who received KShs. 10,000 to cushion them from the effects of the coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic was rushed to the Kenyatta National Hospital while in critical condition.
In June 2020, Othuol was rushed and admitted to Kitengela Hospital after he fainted at his home. He was then taken to KNH where he was discharged.
Kenyans have since taken to social media to send condolences to his close friends and family after learning about the sudden death of stellar comedian, Othuol Othuol.
Othuol was diagnosed with Tuberculosis last year and since then, he’s been in and out of the hospital.
“I told my friend Tumbili about how I was feeling and together with my wife, Karis, and Butita, they took me to the hospital where I was diagnosed with TB,” he said.
The comedian revealed that he put on medication for six months and in October was tested and found to be TB free.
“After diagnosis, the journey started. I took medicine for about six to seven months and I finished in October, I was tested and they found out I was healed.
So, right now I am fine but I am weak I cannot stand for long or walk for a long distance, I cannot perform for the live audience for now,” he continued.
Prior to his diagnosis, Othuol Othuol in an interview with a popular publication opened up to sinking into alcoholism and since vowed to change his old lifestyle because he was a changed person.
“I used to drink, I would drink after selling my TV, gas, and anything of value I had, but that is in the past now,” he concluded.
