Radio Jambo presenter Lion Deh is grieving the untimely loss of his young son, who tragically passed away following a fall that resulted in severe brain injuries.
Speaking to a local news outlet, Lion Deh shared details of the heartbreaking incident, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support from friends, family, and fans.
The incident
Lion revealed that the accident occurred while his son was playing in their living room. The young boy fell off a sofa and hit his head, causing a critical injury.
He fell from the living room sofa while playing inside the house, injured his head, and started convulsing.
The family rushed him to a nearby medical facility where doctors performed a CT scan and discovered internal bleeding in his brain.
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Emergency surgery and ICU battle
The boy underwent a three-hour emergency surgery to alleviate the internal bleeding. Lion described the initial outcome as hopeful.
He was rushed for a three-hour surgery, which was successful.
However, despite the surgery, his son’s condition worsened. The injury led to significant brain swelling, and he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Due to the nature of the injury, the brain had suffered and started swelling. Medics hoped the swelling would stop, but it was too severe.
Doctors later declared the boy clinically brain-dead, and his life was sustained through machines.
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A heartbreaking goodbye
After days of fighting for his life, Lion’s son passed away on the morning of January 8, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., surrounded by his parents and close family members.
After a spirited fight in the ICU, Lion ascended to heaven in the presence of his Mum, Dad, uncles, and aunties.
Messages of support to Lion and his family
Lion Deh expressed his gratitude for the comforting messages and prayers he and his family have received.
His colleague, Massawe Japanni, also shared her condolences during her show on Radio Jambo.
Hakuna kitu kigumu kama kumpoteza mtoto wako. Lion, pamoja na familia yako, nasema pole sana. Mungu akuongoze kipindi hiki kigumu.
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Friends and family have gathered at Montezuma Funeral Home for a memorial service to honour the young boy’s life.