Theresa Kachindamoto died of liver failure in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Theresa Kachindamoto passed away on August 13, 2025, in Lilongwe, Malawi, due to liver failure. Her death marked the closing of a monumental chapter in the history of advocacy against child marriage.
Her passing evoked tributes and condolences from international organizations and global leaders, recognizing her for annulling over 3,500 child marriages and being a vanguard leader in advancing girls' education. Her legacy endures through sustained declines in child marriage rates and the continued advocacy she inspired at the grassroots level.