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Kenyan artist Dr Sketch dies, funeral set for 6 November

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Self-taught Kenyan artist Dr Sketch has died after gaining widespread online recognition for his drawings and humour. His family announced that his funeral will be held on Friday 6 November in Nakuru County, while tributes also recall the praise he received from actor Morgan Freeman in 2023.

The self-taught Kenyan artist Dr Sketch has died, his family confirmed. He will be buried on Friday 6 November in Nakuru County, according to Kenyan outlet Tuko.

In 2023, American actor Morgan Freeman praised one of his portraits, calling it a “great drawing”. Dr Sketch was born in Dandora and built an audience on social media through his sketches and humour.

Posts shared online claim that he was attacked by assailants who hit him on the head, causing internal bleeding. His family has not confirmed this information in the reports carried by Tuko. His last social media post was on 26 October.

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