Actor Nikita Pearl Waligwa has died aged 15, according to reports in Ugandan media.
Nikita Pearl Waligwa had been diagnosed with a brain tumor and passed away on 15th February at TMR international Hospital in Naalya, Kampala.
She was first diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2016 and Queen of Katwe director Mira Nair attempted to raise money to pay for the actor’s treatment in India, with specialists in Uganda revealed they did not have the necessary equipment.
She was given the all-clear in 2017 but her tumor later returned and Nikita sadly passed away this weekend.
Teachers at Gayaza High School wrote: “Fare thee well Nikita Pearl Waligwa. You were a darling to many and we have lost you to a brain tumor at such a tender age. Rest in Perfect Peace dear.”
The teenager was the star of Disney’s Queen of Katwe. The film was based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi, who took up chess aged nine despite not being in school and went on to compete in international tournaments.
Waligwa played the role of Gloria, a friend of Phiona who explained the rules of chess to her.
A family member said the brain was swollen and Nikita was in a lot of pain before she died.
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