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World’s ‘youngest king’ who was crowned at just three-years-old dies aged 34

OYO Nyimba, who was dubbed “the world’s youngest King” has died aged 34 after battling a secret illness.

World’s ‘youngest king’ who was crowned at just three-years-old dies aged 34

TL;DR

  • King Oyo Nyimba, dubbed the world's youngest King, has died at 34.
  • He became the King of Tooro in western Uganda at the age of three.
  • His cause of death is not revealed, but he was critically ill and seeking treatment in the US.
  • The King ascended to the throne in 1995 after his father's death.
  • He leaves behind a son whose identity is not disclosed.