Cape Town – Veteran South African actor, Eric Nobbs, passed away on Sunday, October 23 at the age of 68.
The cause of his death is yet to be confirmed.
According to TVSA, Nobbs made his debut on the professional stage in the 1978 PACT (Performing Arts Council of the Transvaal) production of Die Keiser by Bartho Smit.
The TV website also added that amongst the late actor’s favourite film and television roles are Cpl. Botes in Boetie Gaan Border Toe, Johnny Roodt in 1945, Pa Visser in Sien Jy Nou, Lotter in Ma-Plotters and Hans Horrel in Die Meester.
News24 reports that the veteran actor’s death comes as he was filming the third season of Lui maar op, Belinda, an Afrikaans comedy series that airs on kykNET, produced by Homebrew Films in Cape Town.
Tributes for Nobbs poured in on social media.
According to News24, Homebrew Films producer, Paul Venter, paid tribute to Nobbs as an actor and as a person.
“Eric, whose very recognisable deep voice is now silent, was an exceptional person and an incredible actor.
“He always greeted everyone with an endearing smile, which radiated a calmness. Last week, the Homebrew Films team again had the privilege of experiencing Eric’s gentle nature and remarkable acting skills first-hand when filming began on Lui maar op, Belinda’s third season.
“His sudden passing leaves a big void in our industry, and we say a heavy farewell to him. Our deepest condolences to Eric’s wife, Desré and his loved ones at this difficult time,” Venter was quoted as saying.
Other work of Nobbs includes Wynkan in Sterk Skemer (SABC2, 1999); Boompie in Een Skoenlapper (SABC2, 2001); Frans Roos in Gauteng-aleng (SABC2, 2003, 2004); Dries Liebenberg in Known Gods (M-Net 2006, SABC 2008) and Cyril/Cy in Geraldina die Tweede (kykNET, 2007).
In 2016 he starred as pathologist Doctor Fritz Barnard in the crime drama series Die Byl (The Axe), loosely based on the real-life South African detective Piet Byleveld.
Follow African Insider on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Picture: Facebook/Anco Henning
For more African news, visit Africaninsider.com
Compiled by Junaid Benjamin
