TV actress Maureen Wanza was laid to rest a few months back after she bled to death while giving birth in Kilifi county.

"She bled to death. Unfortunately, her baby also died minutes later," Ashiners Films CEO Ann Hamburg said.

Maureen was a familiar face in local TV productions, including Sumu and Almasi.

Comic Gerald Langiri paid tribute.

He wrote, "To an avid fan, to lose a celebrity is one thing but to lose a celebrity you knew and called a friend is a whole different thing altogether. *sigh* Just received sad news that Maureen Wanza and her baby have passed away. She was giving birth in a hospital in Kilifi and both mother and child are no more. Condolences to her family, friends and especially her colleagues at Ashiner Pictures where she called home as well.

"Maureen will be best remembered for her role as Sasha in the Swahili programme Sumu, which she got nominated for best lead actress in a TV drama at Kalasha awards 2015, and for her role as Laiki on Cheche. Another soul has gone too soon.

Rest with the angels."

Maureen Wanza's best friend, Carolyne Rita Mutua has penned a heartbreaking letter to the late actress updating her on how her son and mother are faring on.

"We missed you today, as we were taking this photos we felt you around,today I Saw mum and prince smile,and it gave me the peace of knowing that you have been watching over them......and even as we were talking I could feel your presence in the house and am assured that you have rested well and the good God that we serve Is helping mum and prince....." Caroyne wrote.

"Prince has done well in his exam and he was number 4..imagine was soo proud of him and I know you are...i didn't know which present to buy him but he told me what he wants....Mum is doing her best and I tell you she is in control of things and all this is becoz you never hide anything from her.....am trying my best dear so don't fail to guide me. I Know you will guide me.... So as you read this just know that your son and mum are all well and God is blessing and protecting them everyday......sleep well Kelitu till we meet again."

Carolyne posted this photo with Maureen Wanza's mum and son, Prince.

Carolyne's actions moved many who took to social media to wish her well.

Mercy P. Wanyaga: God bless Carolyne Rita Mutua may she never lack..bless everything that concerns her in your Mighty Name!wherever she goes whotever she does is blessed..favour, peace,health,wealth,happiness and all the great gifts from you God be her Portion..Amen!I pray that Prince and his shush never lack in Jesus Name.Amen.

Eddy Randu: Whatever you’re doing Caro only God will award you abundantly, your presence means a lot to Prince and Mama Wanza, I was there yest. as well bt can’t keep admiring your levels of humanity!!

Pius Otieno: We should donge , I count myself lucky to have you as a friend.

Caroline Mtetih: U r such a good fwen I admired from the 1st time I saw u on our screens.b blessed darling.may our good lord always guide u.next time twaenda sote swirie

Chiku Khamis: Thats nice my cuzo m hppy umewaona Mungu akuzidishie Iman na wao awape nguvu

Joan Ngala: Caroline Rita ur one dadaa with a big hrt, i rem yrs back tukiwa brkthrough chapel niliumia and i was bleeding kila mtu alikaa kando ila ww tuu ulinisaidia bila uoga, hakika Mungu akubariki na uombalo akupe.