Renowned Tahidi High actor Xavier Jerry Nato passed on after a long battle with kidney disease.
Confirming the sad news was Nato’s brother who on Tuesday, December 31, sent sent out an emotional message mourning him.
Nato has passed weeks after his family made a public appeal on social media seeking the public’s help in facilitating his medical expenses.
At the time, the family revealed the actor was in need of specialised treatment and care.
The Kenya Theatre Awards has since broken silence on Nato’s passing, describing him as a talented actor who left a significant mark on the Kenyan entertainment scene.
Before his illness, Nato was a popular figure in the Kenyan entertainment scene as an actor and behind the scenes.
He was among the creative individuals who produced works of art in the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival, with his efforts earning him awards in the process, including the KTA’s Inaugural Best Playwright Award in 2022.
As far as his acting career is concerned, Nato gained nationwide recognition for his role in the popular drama series Wash Wash, which aired between 2008 and 2010.
Away from the screen, the late actor also founded Millaz Productions, which nurtured young talent into the Kenyan creative industry.
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