According to reports, Hassan Ssempala aka King Kong passed on Sunday morning at his home in Kanyanya.

It is not yet clear what caused his death. But family members say the comedian complained of Malaria the night before.

King kong rose to fame after videos of him dancing to local music went viral on social media.

He featured in music videos like Eddy Kenzo’s Maria Rosa’ as a dance actor.

He was also a presenter at Galaxy FM

In 2015, his comedy career was almost put on hold when he got involved in a car accident that left fight for his life in hospital.