Olympic Marathon Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Sadly Dies Days After Being Set On Fire By Boyfriend
perezhilton.com[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has sadly passed away. Earlier this week, law enforcement officials reported that the Ugandan marathon runner, who just competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics last month, was viciously set on fire by her boyfriend Dickson Ndiema over the weekend in her Kenya home.
She was rushed to the hospital at the time, but she reportedly sustained burns on 75 percent of her body. And now, she has unfortunately succumbed to her wounds. Related: YouTube Star Paul Harrell Dies At 58 — And Leaves Final Message From Beyond The Grave Dr.
Owen Menach, the Director of Clinical Services and Surgery at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital where Rebecca received treatment, confirmed to the Daily Nation on Thursday that she died of organ failure: So, so sad.
The 33-year-old’s family member Dr. Tony Sabila also confirmed the news to the outlet: In the wake of the disheartening news, the Uganda Athletics Federation paid tribute to the late distance runner on X (Twitter).
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