The actor who has been ill for some time now was pronounced dead on Wednesday Night at Muhimbili Hospital while undergoing treatment.

According to family members of the Late Mzee Majuto, the renowned actor will be laid to rest on Friday after allowing Tanzanians to pay their last respect to the fallen actor.

Magufuli mourning

Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli led his people in mourning the celebrated actor who had battled with diseases for a long time.

In his condolence message, President Magufuli described Mzee Majuto as an actor who paved way for the Film Industry in Tanzania.

“King Majuto alikuwa Kielelelezo cha safari ndefu ya sanna kwa nchi yetu, kwa Muda woteamedhihirisha Kipaji, ujuzi, na uwezo wa hali ya juu katyika uigizaji na uchekeshaji na hivyo kuwa kipenzi cha Watanzania na wasanii Wenzake, Hatutasahau uchesi Wake, upendo na uzalendo kwa nchi yake wakati wa uhai wake” said Magufuli.

Celebrities in the Music and Film Industry in Tanzanian have also mourned Mzee Majuto with touching condolences messages.