Nigerian content material creator and skit maker Esther Thomas, popularly generally known as Sunshine, has handed away after issues from fibroid surgical procedure.
Her demise occurred on Friday, January 9, 2026, and was introduced by her household on Saturday by way of her official Instagram web page.
Household Confirms Her Passing
In an emotional assertion shared on-line, Sunshine’s household confirmed her demise and defined the circumstances surrounding it.
“We the household of Esther Thomas (A.Ok.A Sunshine) with ache in our coronary heart we remorse to announce the sudden demise of our beloved sister and daughter Esther Thomas who abruptly handed away on the ninth of January 2026 after an unsuccessful surgical procedure,” the publish reads.
Surgical procedure Problems Linked to Fibroid
In keeping with the household, Sunshine had been battling fibroid and underwent surgical procedure, which sadly didn’t finish effectively.
“She had fibroid and was operated on so she couldn’t make it so we are attempting to place issues in place so we might put her to relaxation.”
The announcement sparked an outpouring of grief from followers and fellow creators throughout social media.
Colleague Shares Timeline of Occasions
Fellow content material creator Chidera Madu later shared an in depth account of what led to Sunshine’s demise in a Fb publish.
He revealed that Sunshine started experiencing abdomen ache late final yr, which steadily worsened.
“On December 28, 2025 she complained of abdomen ache, which worsened by January 1, resulting in her hospitalisation. A number of scans and assessments had been carried out, and docs stated she had fibroid that had grown considerably. She was admitted and positioned on treatment at Orchid Normal Hospital,” he stated.
Alleged Influence of Docs’ Strike
Chidera additional claimed that Sunshine was unknowingly not receiving correct medical care on account of an ongoing docs’ strike on the hospital.
“Nevertheless, unknown to us on the time, she was solely being given ache aid as a result of the docs meant to deal with her had been on strike.”
He stated issues arose when no physician was seen on obligation, prompting a transfer to a different hospital.
“On January 2, I seen there was no physician on obligation and questioned a nurse, who stated a physician was on the best way. I then determined to maneuver her to a different hospital, the place remedy continued utilizing the scan outcomes from the earlier facility.
Surgical procedure Declared Profitable Earlier than Tragedy
On the new hospital, docs reportedly suggested instant surgical procedure as Sunshine’s situation worsened.
Because the ache worsened, docs suggested that she bear surgical procedure, which was carried out yesterday.
In keeping with the physician, the surgical procedure was profitable, however she later developed issues that led to her demise.
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