In a heart-wrenching turn of events, it has been revealed that musician Garry Mapanzure tragically passed away while waiting for an ambulance to transport him to Harare for specialized medical care. Zimbabwe mourns the loss of a talented artist whose life support battle ended in tragedy.
Zimbabwean musician Garry Mapanzure, popularly known as Gary Mapanzure, had been in critical condition and was on life support following a horrific accident which killed two people on the spot on Thursday.
However, according to sources familiar with the incident, there was a glimmer of hope when an ambulance from CIMAS, equipped with all the necessary ICU equipment, arrived to transport the musician to Harare.
Garry was about to travel to Harare to see a Neurologist for the specialized care he desperately needed.
Tragically, it was at that very hour when Garry Mapanzure was waiting for an ambulance to transport him to Harare that he succumbed to his injuries. The accident, which had initially left him in a critical state, took a devastating toll on his life.
He was awaiting ambulance transportation to Harare for the specialized care, which was his best chance at recovery.
Christine Charumbira, a Twitter user who appeared to be close to the musician posted,
“Garry Mapanzure is no more, he has gone to be with the Lord. We had very high hopes that he was going to win the battle, the ambulance from CIMAS with all the ICU kit had arrived and everybody excited that finally he was going to Harare to see a Neurologist (Neuro surgeon).
It is at that same hour that Garry passed on. We thank you all for praying immensely for him and his mum. The Masvingo community is also appreciated for their unwavering support, they were there until Garry’s very last breath.”
In another post, Christine lamented,
“Speed kills veduwe, no matter how excited you may be, just try by all means to exercise caution and give way to traffic coming from your right, Gary and Simba failed to give way to a truck coming from Beitbridge, so sad 💔💔”
Family Initially Dispel Rumors of Death On Thursday Night
The news of Garry Mapanzure’s accident initially sparked rumours, with conflicting reports regarding his condition. Some quickly claimed that the soulful musician had died.
However, his family quickly refuted these reports, confirming that he was still alive, though in a critical condition. His family expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support and prayers during this challenging time, maintaining hope for his recovery.
Unfortunately, while waiting to be ferried to Harare for specialist medical care, Garry Mapanzure succumbed to his injuries and died on Friday morning.
This tragic incident marks a dark week for Zimbabwe, with a series of devastating accidents that have cast a sombre shadow over the nation.
It is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of taking every precaution when on the road, especially during a time when timely ambulance transportation to specialized medical care can make all the difference.
As the nation mourns the loss of Garry Mapanzure and reflects on the tragedies of this dark week, there is a growing call for increased road safety and responsible driving behaviour in Zimbabwe.
These tragic accidents underscore the devastating consequences of reckless driving and the vital importance of safe road practices.
In this time of grief and reflection, let us stand together in solidarity, remember the life of Garry Mapanzure, and hope for a safer and more responsible future on the roads of Zimbabwe.
Source iHarare
