Cape Town – South African television presenter Angie Diale, affectionately known as Mam’ Angie, has died. She was 55.
Angie died on Thursday, December 23, at Leratong Hospital after a short illness.
She was an HIV activist and health and relationship counsellor who presented Mzansi Magic’s Please Step In and Relate on SABC 1.
A Daily Sun report said that Angie died from pneumonia – an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.
“She was suffering from shortness of breath and subsequently treated at Tshepo Themba Hospital yesterday. She was later transferred to Leratong, where she sadly passed in the early hours of the morning.
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“We kindly request to be afforded some privacy and time to deal with this sudden loss. Details of the memorial service and funeral will be confirmed at a later stage,” a family statement said, according to the report.
Angie leaves behind her mother, husband, brother, two children, and a grandson, Channel24 reported.
Mzansi Magic expressed its sadness following her passing, saying she was “a celebrated HIV activist, health and relationship counsellor who shared her knowledge graciously with others and always encouraging forgiveness”.
A true warrior of light! – Mzansi Magic is saddened by the passing of celebrated HIV activist, health & relationship counsellor and #PleaseStepIn host, Angie Diale (Mam’ Angie). Our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and fans during this difficult time #RIPAngieDiale pic.twitter.com/xgYzxM79vk
— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) December 23, 2021
The television also sent its “heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and fans during this difficult time”.
Social media has been abuzz with messages of condolences following the news of Angie’s death.
You were one of the most strongest woman I know. Ma you fought a good fight and lived to serve your purpose. I know you would have loved to be here even on your 80s. But the heavens needed you more ? #RIPAngieDiale pic.twitter.com/OowrTXvsep
— Mongezi Maonga (@Mongezi_Maonga) December 23, 2021
The hearts you touched will be the proof that you lived, that you made a difference and this world see you were here mama❤❤❤
You came, served now rest Ndlovukazi❤❤#RIPAngieDiale pic.twitter.com/Xtm6P4Opwq— Simunye ? (@SimunyeSaba) December 23, 2021
My deepest condolences to you and the rest of your family bro. Death be not proud. May her soul rest eternally in peace. ?????? #RIPAngieDiale pic.twitter.com/fp4EDTqwbo
— Linda Nkosi ???? (@iamlindankosi) December 23, 2021
What a way to end the year. It is with great saddest to hear that Mam Angie Diale has passed away today ???????????? #RIPAngieDiale pic.twitter.com/LAq2WqUwfX
— Azola Mlota (@mlota_azola) December 23, 2021
She found her purpose and lived it to the fullest.The heavens have gained yet another Angel from 2021.Lala ngoxolo Mama Angie??#RipAngieDiale pic.twitter.com/DcK9aODkd8
— Mr Libra (@Indigosera) December 23, 2021
My deepest condolences to you and the rest of your family bro. Death be not proud. May her soul rest eternally in peace. ?????? #RIPAngieDiale pic.twitter.com/fp4EDTqwbo
— Linda Nkosi ???? (@iamlindankosi) December 23, 2021
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
