The body of veteran actor Eric Mabedi will be laid to rest this coming Tuesday at Catholic Institute (CI) Cemetery.
One of the country’s comedians Born Kalindo who is also Director of Youths in the United Transformation Movement (UTM) has confirmed of the development.
“Due to COVID-19 preventive measures, we will not hold a funeral vigil,” said Kalindo.
Kalindo has since described the death of Mabedi, popularly known as Jacob as big blow to the performing arts fraternity.
Mabedi died of COVID-19 this morning at Mwaiwathu Private Hospital.