Emmanuel Otieno, widely recognized as Jadudi, died at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu on March 4, 2019, after a prolonged battle with brain cancer, the Africa Cancer Foundation confirmed.
The foundation's statement described Jadudi as a 'real Shujaa' and expressed sorrow over his passing, requesting prayers for his family. It noted he had undergone seven surgeries for his tumor before his death.
Jadudi gained public attention in 2015 when journalist Jackson Biko highlighted his medical struggles through a blog post titled The thing in Jadudi’s head. The piece sparked a fundraising campaign that collected Sh6.4 million in two days, though later revelations showed his medical costs were covered by the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF).
The Africa Cancer Foundation faced scrutiny over its handling of the donations, as it did not clarify how the funds were utilized, according to reports.
