Cape Town – South African actor, Jamie Bartlett has died.
He was aged 55.
Jamie died on Monday.
The details surrounding his death are still unclear.
“We’ve had confirmation from a close family member that Jamie has passed. We will have more information in the morning,” Times Live quoted the corporate communications manager for eMedia Bennum van Jaarsveld as saying.
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Jamie was known for playing David Genaro on eTV’s Rhythm City until 2020 and Mike O’Reilly on SABC3’s Isidingo.
He was among SA’s most-loved actors, winning three prestigious SA Film and Television Awards in a career spanning more than three decades, the report said.
eNCA said that Jamie was born to a South African mother and a British father in Maidenhead, England, in 1966.
He speech and drama at the University of Cape Town
The news of his passing took many South Africans by surprise.
Condolences from fans poured in on social media.
Take a look at some of the Twitter tributes below:
Jamie Bartlett will always be remembered for his iconic David Genaro character. One of the best actors we’ve ever seen in South Africa. May his soul rest in peace ?️ pic.twitter.com/QgWqft2gbz
— ?? ??????? (@Akhona_PQ) May 23, 2022
David Genaro. What a villain. I grew up watching Jamie Bartlett on TV. Condolences to the Bartlett family. #RIPJamieBartlett ??? pic.twitter.com/M05zBrhItB
— Nkanyezi (@NkanyeziKubheka) May 23, 2022
Rest in peace David Genaro known as Jamie Bartlett ?️ pic.twitter.com/npvDgpjoFT
— Shonny ? (@Shonny_SA) May 23, 2022
So happy to have lived during the David Genaro Era. What an actor ?? truly the best to do it. Rip? https://t.co/NnPwKNdKFR
— Ntokozo (@ntokozojohnson) May 23, 2022
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