Losing a parent is so painful. It is always a major shock in our lives and a time of grief and sadness. Those who have lost a parent can agree that it changes one's life. Many might treat the death of a parent as the natural order of events, but those who've experienced it know how life-changing it is. Well, celebrated sexy TV siren Kanze Dena is one of the many who have lost a parent.

Kanze recently left her fans shedding tears after she wrote a long emotional message to her late mother on social media. She is such a strong woman; who would ever tell that Kanze lost her mother? The Nipashe host described her late mother as a powerful woman, loving and caring. She also thanked her for instilling discipline in her children.

Kanze Dena

Despite the loss, Kanze picked herself up and continued with life. She is among the most respected and admired female media personalities around. Here is Kanze Dena's tribute to her mother nine years after her passing:

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"Maa!..how did you manage to touch of so many lives.be involved at every function..still have time to bring us up singlehandedly and work...our home was nicknamed 'Boarding' there was always space you would say..Stern woman you were and VERY loving and accommodating.. Always had time to listen...to anyone who wanted an ear...

We miss your singing at weddings (we dont attend as many anymore) sumptuous meals...(that gene edda got grade A of it..your laughter...kadzo got the best of that gene..Selina knows everybody!! 'counsellor'. You taught us never to look down on anyone because we don't know tomorrow... A motto we have lived by....we are not there yet but we trying. we miss you loads..its 9yrs today since you left.. But I see you everyday in my sisters....Love you loads.. #nisalamarohonimwangu

PS: Maa...I love my job..thanks for push..I would have made a terrible nurse!!??."

She wrote, accompanied by these lovely photos of her family. Check out on the next page: