Actress Joyce Maina has asked her fans to give her time to mourn her dead father.

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The dad was found in river Thiba on Sunday in Mbeere South after he was reported missing in April this year.

His decomposing body was in the wreckage of his Volvo XC60.

Police said there are chances the car was swept away by the overflowing river or lost control and plunged into the deep waters.

The actress said they are relieved as a family as the matter will now come to a closure. 

"Dear friends, family, and fans. My dad’s car and body were found at the bottom of a river in Embu yesterday. It’s heartbreaking news but we’ve been praying for some kind of closure for a month. When I blew out my birthday candle last week that’s actually what I wished for,” the actress wrote.

She added: “I kindly ask that you give me and my family space as we make funeral arrangements. I will share details on the place and time for those interested in attending the meetings. I can’t thank you all enough for your prayers and kind words throughout this difficult time. God bless.”

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