Actress and
Isidingo star
Ashley Callie died today (Friday 15 February) in Johannesburg from head injuries she sustained in a head-on collision last Friday (8 February).
"It is with sincere regret that the Callie Family confirms that earlier today Ashley passed away as a result of the head injuries she sustained in a car accident," her family said in a statement.
"Ashley continues to live on in our hearts and minds."
Callie was best known for her starring role as Lee Haines in the SABC3 soapie Isidingo, since 2000. She won the inaugural
SAFTA award for Best Actress in a Soapie in 2006.
She was also a partner in the La Vista Social Club in Melville, which focuses on casual comfort food.
According to an Isidingo spokesperson, the cast and crew were receiving counselling at the Isidingo studios on Friday.
On behalf of TVSA and all Ashley's fans here, we would like to extend our sincerest condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.
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