Cape Town – Actress Connie Chiume has died.
She passed away at Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg.
Her family announced her death via Instagram, requesting privacy and promising to share further details later.
“The Chiume family regrets to inform you of the passing of the internationally acclaimed award-winning actress Connie Chiume. The family asks for privacy during this difficult period. The family will communicate futher details.”
JUST IN: Veteran actress Connie Chiume has passed away. 🕊
She passed away in hospital today, August 6th 2024.Read full statement below:
📸: Connie Chiume | Instagram #RIPConnieChiume#GagasiFM pic.twitter.com/5aADATtllj— Gagasi FM (@gagasifm) August 6, 2024
Tributes have been pouring in on social media.
A Curtain Call to Legendary multi-award winning Actor and Arts Activist mam’Connie Chiume.
Your remarkable contributions to our industry and powerful performances word wide have left an everlasting imprint.
We will always remember and honor your impact.🕊️❤️#RIPConnieChiume… pic.twitter.com/6LsBmtL2wn
— Actor Spaces (@actorspaces) August 6, 2024
RIP:
Veteran actress Connie Chiume has passed away.
The Black Panther star and matriarch of the industry to many in this business, was just 72 years old.
She passed away in hospital today (August 6th 2024). #RIPConnieChiume pic.twitter.com/gQMp6vu0IG
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) August 6, 2024
Rest in Perfect Peace Mam’ Connie
You gave us a lifetime of memories on our screens.
Condolences to the family, industry colleagues and friends. #RIPConnieChiume pic.twitter.com/29bGE30dQM
— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) August 6, 2024
Rest in Peace Queen 👑 #RIPConnieChiume 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/vqK79tOjAC
— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) August 6, 2024
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