By Josephine Kayaga
The Ugandan entertainment industry is mourning the painful loss of actress Sally Elizabeth Bwamimpeke, who passed away in Canada, leaving fans, friends, and fellow creatives heartbroken.
Following her death, family members and close friends have launched a fundraising campaign aimed at raising $30,000 to help repatriate her body back to Uganda and support burial arrangements
.According to organizers, Ugandan communities in both Canada and Uganda have united to ensure the actress receives a dignified send-off in honor of the impact she made in the film industry.“We appreciate everyone who has shared condolence messages since the news of Sally’s passing broke out.
Friends and communities in Canada and Uganda are working together to bring her back home,” part of the statement read.Sally rose to fame through her role as Jasmine in the popular television drama Prestige, where her outstanding performances won the hearts of many viewers across the country.
Fans and fellow actors have continued to pay tribute to her on social media, describing her as humble, talented, and passionate about her craft.Her death leaves a huge gap in Uganda’s growing film and television industry, with many believing she still had much more to offer to the creative world.