- TikToker Maribel’s friend Martoh Muriithi shared emotional tributes alongside their last WhatsApp chats following her death
- The conversations revealed Maribel had opened up about her mental health struggles and financial challenges weeks before her death
- In the chats, she also reflected on past episodes, including losing her apartment and business during difficult moments
Kenyans have been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of popular TikToker Maribel Irungu, also known as Immac Irungu.
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Maribel had built a strong following on TikTok through her live sessions, which often turned chaotic and hilarious, as well as her outspoken social commentary.
What happened to TikToker Maribel Irungu?
According to sources privy to the situation, Maribel is believed to have died after possibly harming herself.
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She had reportedly been battling bipolar disorder and other mental health challenges, which she had previously spoken about openly on social media.
Additional reports indicate that days before her passing, she had deactivated her social media accounts, raising concern among her followers.
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In a past interview with TUKO.co.ke, Maribel had opened up about the struggles she had faced in her life, including her mental health journey.
Following news of her death, fans flooded social media timelines with emotional tributes, mourning her sudden passing.
What did Maribel’s leaked chats show?
Among those who publicly mourned her was her friend, identified as Martoh Muriithi, who shared their final WhatsApp conversations alongside a touching tribute.
In his message, Martoh reflected on their friendship, noting that they had become acquainted back in 2021.
“We shared banter, jokes, long chats… and in her low moments when life got heavy, I would send her something small and call to check on her. Mental illness is such a horrible thing. Quiet battles people fight smiling. I am deeply saddened by her untimely demise,” he wrote.
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Martoh added that their last conversation happened on WhatsApp just weeks before her death. He revealed that Maribel had expressed interest in visiting him again in Malindi.
“I had hosted her before for a solo staycation. She loved it so much and always reminded me how healing and peaceful that vacation was for her. She had just come from the hospital then and truly needed that break,” he added.
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The shared chats show Maribel reaching out first, congratulating him on having a beautiful family and explaining that she was still waiting for the right timing in her own life.
Martoh responded, acknowledging his own journey and reassuring her that she would also find her match, noting that there is no perfect timing in life.
Maribel then opened up about her struggles, revealing that a lack of clients in her business had left her depressed, forcing her to rely on TikTok live sessions to attract clients.
In one of the messages, she also spoke about her mental health episodes.
“…Here is the catch: when I am slipping back into maniac attack, I don’t really know. It’s not something that happens just once; it’s something that creeps in slowly, and before you know it, you have messed up everything you have built,” she said.
She went on to recount a previous episode, revealing that she lost both her apartment and business during one of her lowest moments.
The screenshots did not show Martoh’s responses to that particular confession. However, he said he was heartbroken, especially because he had promised to call her back to discuss Malindi but never got the chance.
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Struggling with mental health issues or depression? Call Kenya Red Cross Society on 1199, 0700395395 or 0738395395 for help.
See the leaked chats below:
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In other news, Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo passed away on Tuesday, May 12, with sources indicating that he had been battling kidney cancer.
Concerns about his health had previously grown after he went silent on social media, especially when he did not make any public post on his birthday on April 10.
Following the news, fans and friends expressed deep sorrow, remembering him for his vibrant personality and love for life.
Leaked chats also surfaced showing a friend checking up on him months before his reported death.
Source: TUKO.co.ke