Grace Vincent Mapunda (July 5, 1969 – November 2, 2024) was a Tanzanian actress known for playing Tesa in Huba series.
[6] Grace died on November 2, 2024, at Mwananyamala Hospital in Dar es Salaam.
[9] She had been hospitalized for breathing complications two days prior (October 31, 2024)[10] and was in the intensive care unit when she died.
[11] Despite a recent recovery, her condition deteriorated quickly, leading to her passing.
Tributes and honor from Tanzanian film industry[12] including fellow actors, friends[13] government[14] and fans expressed their condolences reflecting on her legacy in Tanzanian cinema.