Kampala, Uganda – Tragedy has struck the Ugandan sports community following the death of Cedric, a beloved tennis enthusiast who collapsed earlier this month while attending a tournament in Kigali, Rwanda.Cedric was rushed to medical care after the incident and was later airlifted to Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, where he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in critical condition. Despite the best efforts of medical staff to stabilize him, he succumbed to his condition before receiving the life-saving procedure he urgently needed — a heart transplant.Cedric and FamilyIn a desperate attempt to save his life, family, friends, and well-wishers launched a public fundraiser seeking to raise UGX 1.5 billion (approximately £300,000) to facilitate his transfer to the United Kingdom for the transplant. The campaign quickly gained traction on social media, drawing heartfelt appeals and contributions from the public, the sports fraternity, and diaspora communities.But time was not on their side.“It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear Cedric,” the family said in a brief statement. “Though his life was cut short, we are immensely grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this very difficult time.”Cedric, remembered for his warm personality and unwavering passion for tennis, was a regular at regional tournaments and a pillar in Uganda’s growing tennis scene. His untimely death has left many in shock, especially among young athletes and sports enthusiasts who looked up to him.Tributes have been pouring in from across the region, with friends and fans sharing fond memories of Cedric’s sportsmanship, kindness, and resilience.“This is a heartbreaking loss,” said a fellow tennis player. “Cedric was not just a fan — he was family to many of us in the tennis world.”Details regarding burial arrangements and memorial services are expected to be released by the family in the coming days.Cedric’s passing serves as a painful reminder of the gaps in emergency medical infrastructure in the region and the high cost of specialized care abroad — a burden that many families continue to grapple with.The post Ugandan Tennis & Movie Star Cedric Babu Dies at 46 appeared first on The Insider.