POPULAR actor Lazarus Boora yesterday underwent surgery for
an appendix rupture at CitiMed Hospital in Chitungwiza.
The actor, who rose to fame following his hilarious role as
Gringo in the yesteryear local drama series “Gringo” was admitted to hospital last
Thursday due to the life-threatening illness.
Gringo’s sister, Linda Boora, told The Herald Arts and
Culture yesterday at around 5pm that they were yet to ascertain his condition
as the actor was still undergoing the surgery.
“My brother was first diagnosed with tesnel obstruction,
but after having some scans, a specialist indicated that he might have ruptured
his appendix.
“The appendix rupture caused his intestines to swell,” she
said.
Appendix rupture is a life-threatening condition which
requires immediate surgery to remove and clean the abdominal cavity.
Linda said Gringo had been suffering from abdominal
problems they suspected to be stomach ulcers for a long-time.
She also suspected that the stomach problems Gringo had
been experiencing for long time were linked to the current health problems he
was diagnosed with.
“He has been in a lot of pain that left him bedridden since
Thursday last week. We are praying for the surgery to go well,” she said.
Linda has appealed for well-wishers to assist Gringo in
paying his medical expenses.
“We have covered most of the expenses except for payments
of the surgeon.
“His sickness is something that came at a time when things
were not well financially.
“We were not expecting him to undergo surgery and we are
appealing to well-wishers to assist in any form, so that my brother can fully
recover and settle the medical expenses,” she said.
The award-winning actor hogged the limelight in 1997 when
he featured on Enock Chihombori’s drama series “Gringo” that rocked the local
television station
ZBCTV.
The success of the series led to similar projects “Gringo
Ndiani”, “Gringo Mari Iripi” and subsequently a movie “Gringo the
Troublemaker”.
He also acted as Gibbo in the film “Village Secrets”, which
was being screened on ZBCTV. Herald
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