It was sad news for the Gokwe family to learn the untimely passing of Chris, , who was a well known person in the town.
Chris was a Gokwe celebrity, a popular beggar whose mental health was questioned by a number of people though he was a social and sharp memory person.
Some of the memories those who knew him might have are his friendly chants to people in the town, loitering around the town greeting almost every person and also helping people to carry their luggage.
Chris, who was known for a bottle of maheu or coca-cola and loaf of bread was reported dead yesterday morning after a short illness.
By the time of writing, My Gokwe Media had not yet established the cause of Chris’ death however, there were some scattered information around his death.
People of Gokwe expressed their grief about the death through their comments on various groups where the news being circulated.
Some of the comments and reactions of the Gokwe family are below.
“Haaaaa chris akashaya riini guys tell me you are joking”
“it might be poison coz anzi short illness”
“I was a DJ sometime ago and Chris gave me US50c Rest in power Chris”
“Aita sei ukaona munhu wegokwe asingazive Chris anenge asina kumbogara mucentre coz tsano ava vaiwanika centre umm rufu mahwani chaiwo R.I.P”
“Haaa sad. May he rest in peace”
“Aive celebrity yemugokwe aiita zvese zvese aaaah shame I’m sorry Chris ko airwara here”
“Nematambudziko, his memory was sharp.Akasangana nemunhu anga asingamukanwe nyangwe akazomuona after some months.”
“True seni ndaigona kuita 2 yrs ndisina kumuona asi paaindiona aifara veduwee”
“Saddened very touched indeed gokwe community lost a remarkable socialite. Mhsrip”
As one can see, Chris’ death was really bad news to the Gokwe family.
My Gokwe Media will update on any developments concerning his death.
RIP Chris
