Gift Leremi, Lesley Manyathela, Lebo Mathosa, Jabu Ndaba, Mawillias, Dr Mageau, Tebza, T.K, Ashley Callie, Lindiwe (Doobsie), Lucky Dube, Hansie, Isabel Johannes (the consumer lady) Brenda, Daphney Hlomuka (Sis May in Sdumo), John Matshikiza (actor), Jabu “okumhlophe”, Vuyo Mokeana and Jabu Khanyile…..
These are just some our cherished, loved, and sometimes hated celebrities that have passed away…shocking, when one lists them like this. I hadn’t realized how many actors, musicians, soccer players, and entertainers we have lost in the past few years.
Death is never an easy thing to deal with, no mater how young or old the person may have be, but when they pass away- we, their loved ones are always filled with sadness; inconsolable hearts and we forever treasure them in our hearts and thoughts.
The recent death of the legendary Miriam Makeba made me think about all of our celebrities that have passed away. I couldn’t help but notice how many we have lost in the +- 5 years.
Its always a sad moment when someone dies, but with our celebrities it seems more heartbreaking because we knew them (or so we thought- think) being in the public eye and all. I remember when I heard that the ever so charismatic Gift Leremi had been involved in an accident that claimed his young and promising life. With no warning (maybe if he had been sick and in hospital I would have been able to prepare myself for his untimely death)
you will forever be missed...
Tjoe I couldn’t stop crying that day, my colleagues actually thought that it was someone I knew that had died. As a stanch Pirates supporter I had always loved Gift, even when he joined Sundowns, he was still my “Vum-Vum” (he was just to die for in that music video-no pun intended..)
Vuyo’s death also came as a total surprise to me, I remember reading that he had a tumour of some sort, but I didn’t think that his condition had become so critical. My mother was so devastated; that she went out and bought all his CDs that she didn’t have.
The entertainment industry and the whole nation were left in anguish when Lebo was involved in a fatal car accident.
Which celebrity death affected you the most and why, and what is the one thing you will remember that celebrity for…
who can forget Ruby Mogale...