South African actress Busisiwe Lurayi has died, aged 36 after an illness according to an announcement by her management Eye Media Artists Agency.
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Busisiwe Lurayi.
“Busisiwe died suddenly and was pronounced dead by medical staff at her home on Sunday. The cause of his death is still unknown pending the results of the autopsy report.
- Phenomenal actor Jamie Bartlett aka David Genaro dies
- Veteran Actor Patrick Shai Dies
- Gomora actor Siyabonga Zubane dies aged 23
“We humbly ask that you as a family allow us to process this tragic news. We thank you for your support thus far and will provide more information as it becomes available,” the statement by Eye Media Artists read.
Lurayi is famous for her role as Tumi in Netflix comedy series How To Ruin Christmas, Sokhulu & Partners, City Ses’la, City Ses’Topla, Generations and Vutha.
In 2006, she won the first SAFTA (South African Film and Television Awards) for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Comedy for her role as Phumzile.
