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Othuol has been ill for quite some time.  In July, he collapsed and was taken to the Kenyatta National Hospital. 


Popular Churchill Show Comedian Othuol Othuol Dies

The Kenyan comedy industry is in mourning following the death of renowned Churchill Show comedian and actor Othuol Othuol.

The news of his death was broken by Churchill who noted that the diseased succumbed after a long battle with a brain tumor.

"So sad Ben Maurice popularly know as Othuol Othuol has gone to be with the Lord after a long struggle with Brain Tumor. May he Rest In Peace," read a statement from Churchill. 

Following his death, his colleagues in the comedy industry and Kenyans at large took to social media to mourn Othuol.

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Kenyans react to Othuol's death

Here are some of their posts:

Eddie Butita: You tried your best, Safiri salama #OthuolOthuol RIP

Esther Passaris: A sad evening for the Kenyan comic industry. Shine on your way #othuolOTHUOL

2mbili: The same way they never believed when you needed help,the same way they won't believe you are gone ... RIP BRO.


Kenya Film Commission: We condole with the family and friends of Ben Maurice popularly known as #othuolOTHUOL following his demise. He was popularly known for his role in #ChurchillShow, #AuntieBoss among others. The film and TV industry will greatly miss him.

Othuol has been ill for quite some time.  In July, he collapsed and was taken to the Kenyatta National Hospital. 

Othuol was famed for his breathtaking comedy which drew its inspiration from the Luo community where he originated from.