In light of recent speculation and misinformation circulating in the media, a close family member of Mentor Palokaj has come forward with a heartfelt message, offering a clarification about the cause of his death and shedding light on the final weeks of his life.
Writing on social media, the family member explained that Mentor had been experiencing health issues in the last few months, which unfortunately were not given the attention they required—not out of neglect, but due to his private and independent nature.
“I was fortunate to spend the last three weeks of his life by his side,” the relative shared. “Five days before it happened, he casually mentioned that his legs felt a bit swollen. He didn’t dwell on it—he said it in passing—and I assumed it was just fatigue or something minor. He never brought it up again—not with me, nor with his brother.”
One day before his passing, Mentor accompanied his loved one to the airport. It was during this moment that something felt different.
“We prayed together twice that day. The way he looked at me—it was different. It was a deep gaze, almost as if he knew it would be our last goodbye. That look followed me throughout my journey. I couldn’t shake it.”
Later, during what the family member described as “the darkest days of my life,” they learned from another relative that Mentor had recently seen a doctor, and the results related to his heart were concerning. He was advised to go to the hospital—but those who knew Mentor understood well: he would never allow anyone—or even his illness—to dictate how he lived his life.
“He lived on his own terms. Not even death could tell him when his time would come.”
The family member strongly dismissed irresponsible rumors spreading in the media, stating with conviction that Mentor’s passing was due to health complications—not what has been falsely speculated.
“I am 1000% sure his death was health-related. Everyone who truly knew him knows that. I’m proud to have lived in your time, to have shared memories with you—even more so because we shared the same blood.”
The message ended with a quiet yearning—a wish to discover which doctor Mentor had visited and what exact diagnosis he had received in those final months. It was not just about closure, but about understanding his final days and honoring his strength, silence, and choice not to burden those he loved.
