Gospel singer Edith Wairimu’s dad dies

Gospel singer Edith Wairimu has announced the death of her father, Livingstone Mwaura Njeri, in an emotional message shared with fans and followers, describing him as both a loving parent and her greatest supporter.

In a statement shared on Facebook on Saturday, May 16, 2026, Edith confirmed that her father passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Myer Kidney and Health Specialities Hospital after bravely battling a long illness.

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She described the loss as deeply painful, noting that her heart had been shattered into what she termed a million pieces following his passing.

“We regret to announce the death of our dad and friend, Livingstone Mwaura Njeri, who passed on, on Thursday, 14th May 2026 at Myer Kidney and Health Specialties Hospital, after bravely battling a long illness,” she wrote.

Edith referred to her father as her greatest supporter and a man she deeply loved, expressing gratitude for the bond they shared throughout his life.

“And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord,” she wrote.

In her earlier emotional message shared on May 14, the gospel singer poured out her grief, describing her father as the person she always ran to and her most trusted source of strength.

She further expressed heartbreak over his passing, saying she had loved him deeply and had shown him that love until his final moments.

“Dear Daddy, Today, my heart breaks into a million pieces.  My father… the one whom I would run to … My greatest supporter… My love… My heart,” she wrote.

Edith also extended her sorrow to her family, particularly her brothers, expressing the pain of losing their father while acknowledging the emotional weight they were all carrying.

She reflected on her father’s words and their close relationship, describing him as a loving and supportive figure who always remained close to his children.

“My heart breaks for you boys. You said you never get old; you will always be boys. You are my most handsome man; see how you still got it ,” she added.

The singer further turned to prayer during her mourning, asking for strength and comfort from God as she struggled to come to terms with the loss.

In her message, Edith also shared a Bible verse, expressing her faith and belief in God’s will even in the midst of grief, saying she trusts that her father is now in God’s care.

“I loved you with all my heart, and I lived to show it… to your last breath today. I can’t believe you’re gone, Lord. Please help me. It is not well. But it is well in you, Lord Jesus. He is with you Lord Jesus. Thank you for receiving him,” she wrote.

The family has since announced that daily meetings will be held at their home in Gikambura from 3:00 p.m. as they prepare for the burial set for Thursday, May 21, 2026.