The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter has said it is deeply shocked with the death of veteran television broadcaster Geoffrey Kapusa.

MISA Malawi Chapter Chairperson Golden Matonga has described Kapusa as one of the first television celebrities in Malawi.

He added that his death will be felt by a good number of Malawians who will remember the days when families would gather in living rooms to watch Mr. Splash do his magic on the public broadcaster.

Matonga also said that Kapusa will be greatly missed by his fellow journalists, including many who were inspired to join the media industry because of his work.

Kapusa died this morning at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital after a long illness.

He will be buried in his home district, Zomba.