'Queen of Katwe' star Nikita Pearl Waligwa dies at age 15

'Queen of Katwe' star Nikita Pearl Waligwa dies at age 15



Ugandan teen actress, Nikita Pearl Waligwu has died of complications resulting from a brain tumour.
Teen star Nikita Pearl Waligwa died on Saturday, February 15 , 2020 of complications resulting from a brain tumour [BBC]

According to a BBC report, the 15-year-old 'Queen of Katwe' star was first diagnosed with brain tumour in 2016. After receiving treatment in India, she was certified tumour-free in 2017.

She died on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at TMR International Hospital, in Naalya, Kampala from another tumour that was reportedly found last year.
Waligwu starred as Gloria, a close friend of lead character, Phiona in the 2016 Disney biographical drama based on Ugandan chess player Phiona Mutesi.                 
































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