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Actor Akwasi Kardashian dies after losing struggle to kidney failure

POSTED ON October 29, 2024 •   ENTERTAINMENT      BY Ebiakuboere England
Ghanaian Actor Akwasi Kardashian /Photo Credit National World

Ghanaian actor and content creator, Akwasi Kardashian has passed away months after being diagnosed with kidney disease.

According to Ghana Web, Akwasi Kardashian died on Monday, October 28, after being unable to raise the necessary finances for treatment.

In an interview earlier this month, Akwasi Kardashian described his frightening experience, which included episodes of coughing, vomiting, and severe leg swelling that prompted him to seek quick medical assistance.

Following a medical checkup, he was given the catastrophic diagnosis of kidney failure, with doctors anticipating treatment expenses of GHC 700,000.

He appealed to the public for assistance in obtaining the necessary medical attention. Unfortunately for him, Akwasi died after failing to raise the required cash.

The death of Akwasi Kardashian has raised discussions about healthcare access and the difficulties that many Ghanaians experience in paying expensive treatments. His colorful presence and hilarious contributions on social media have left an indelible mark, with followers expressing their sympathies and sharing recollections of his work.

 

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