Former Homeless Man Who Won Hearts with Epic Transformation Dies

Kenyan Patrick Hinga who lived on the streets and rose to fame after his former classmate helped him into rehab has passed on.

BEFORE AND AFTER: Former street urchin Patrick Hinga who was rescued from street life by his childhood friend Wanja Mwaura.

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