Geofrey Kapusa, well known as MR Splash has been announced dead earlier this morning after battling illness for a while.
A family member has confirmed that Kapusa died this morning at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre, where he was admitted two weeks ago.
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter has described the death of prominent television broadcaster Geoffrey Kapusa as a devastating blow to the media industry.
In an interview, MISA Malawi Chapter Chairperson Golden Matonga has described Kapusa as one of the first television celebrities in Malawi.
He adds that his death will be felt by a good number of Malawians who will remember the days when families would gather in living rooms to watch Mr. Splash do his magic on the public broadcaster.
Matonga also says that Kapusa will be greatly missed by his fellow journalists, including many who were inspired to join the media industry because of his work.
Kapusa worked for Malawi Broadcasting Cooperation (MBC) before a brief stint with Times Group.
According to family members, vigil will be in Machijiri and burial will be done in Malosa, Zomba.