Popular Kisumu events promoter Maurice Ryan is dead.

The popular celebrity's family and friends announced his death on Sunday, July 6, revealing he succumbed to cancer. Maurice was sick for a while and underwent brain surgery recently.

Kenyans, including politicians, musicians, took to social media to mourn Maurice Ryan with touching posts. Maurice worked with several artistes, including King Kaka.

"I have lost a friend and a dear brother.

Maurice Ryan embodied honesty, care, and pure love. He had a rare heart — always present, always kind, always fun. I travelled to be with him before the big fight, the brain surgery, we took the photo and he reassured me that victory is ours! I will miss you deeply, my friend. Rest well, Moriso. 🕊️💔," Hezron Omondi announced Maurice's death.

Top celebrities from the Nyanza region, including Jalng'o, Prince Indah, took to social media to mourn Maurice Ryan. Many described him as a trailblazer in the entertainment industry, hardworking, kind and a fighter.

Below are their messages of condolences:

Prince Indah:

"If there is a definition of a good man,

If there is a definition of a kind heart,

If there is a definition of honesty and truth,

If there is a definition of a true friend,

Then truly, it was MAURICE RYAN

Your life reflected God’s love, your heart overflowed with grace,

And your actions spoke louder than words.

We trust that the heavens have welcomed you home,

REST IN PEACE BROTHER ."

Jalang'o:

"Maurice Ryan, My brother! Rest in Peace!! Over the weekend I saw you and knew you would pull through, God had his plans!! Go well my brother."

Joachim Oketch Swagga:

"This is very sad. Why him God? RIP my friend Maurice Ryan.."

Ogola Ogola:

"It's a black Sunday. Maurice Ryan (Mauricio Sarri) Rest In Peace kwach. In a span of 12 hrs cancer has claimed two amazing souls. Just one day, Ccncer will also die."

Carol Nyarkisii:

"Maurice Ryan once approached me and told me that you are a strong and brave woman...And wished me all the best before it flipped away. Not to mention the support in the music industry....eishhhh am heartbroken. Rest in peace, sir.., may heaven receive you 🙏."

Sharon Nanyama:

"Maurice Ryan Aki I'm so so mad at life right now. Maurice Ryan, why would you do this to us? Aaaah please😭😭I'm so heartbroken baba. Rest in peace Friend😭😭😭."

Nobert Nyandire:

"We have lost a friend, Rest well, Maurice Ryan..We had hoped for the best, God saw it otherwise. 😭😭😭😢."

Farmer Maguti:

"Maurice Ryan...May your soul rest in peace.. 😭😭😭😭. Life life life. It's really sad 😭😭😭."

Moses Captain:

"I have lost a friend and mentor, Maurice Ryan,he guided and supported me fully during my campus time as organising secretary..Rest in peace brother. It's very painful to say goodbye this early.."

In a similar story, Kenyans took to social media to mourn Banema's wife, who died after he lost his daughter.

The Mugithi singer announced the death of his wife, Josephine Wairimu, with a touching message. He revealed that the love of his life died after a short illness.

Banema revealed his wife had left behind a young child.

Celebrities, including Karangu Muraya and DJ Mo, led Kenyans in mourning Banema's wife.

Source: TUKO.co.ke