SA mourns the loss of David Phetoe

South African veteran actor, David Phetoe has died at the age of 85 at a Johannesburg hospital on Wednesday afternoon. The SABC released a media statement which says the late Mr Phetoe died from kidney failure even though he suffered from prostate cancer.

Veteran actor and the man who played the role of Paul Moroka on TV soapie Generations, David Phetoe, has died. His passing has just been confirmed by a family member. https://t.co/KOPdTAPLTc

— SABC News Online (@SABCNewsOnline) February 1, 2018

Fellow industry peers, fans, family and friends took to social media to share their special tributes and messages of condolences.

Connie Ferguson

My heart breaks!? So saddened by your loss Papa David.? What an honor 2 have called u “Papa” 4 the longest time!?? U will be dearly missed. I pray 4 strength 4 your family & loved ones.?? Go join the other angels who advocate for us on the other side.?? #RIPDavidPhetoe

A post shared by Connie Ferguson (@connie_ferguson) on Feb 1, 2018 at 11:38pm PST

Gail Mabalane

”When the clouds clear, we shall know the colour of the sky” ~ #KeorapetseKgositsile ❤️ #PapaWillie aka #BraWillie RIP #LEGEND

A post shared by Actress ?????? (@gail_mabalane) on Jan 29, 2018 at 3:08am PST

Rami Chuene

Stage, TV, movies, voiceovers and everything in between. Ntate David Phetoe, the original Daddy. We’ve lost yet another legend❤️#RIPDavidPhetoe

— Rami Chuene 1st Lady (@ramichuene) February 1, 2018

Min Nathi Mthethwa

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the loved ones of veteran actor ubaba David Phetoe who has passed on. He famously played Paul Moroka in Generations and also starred in the popular sitcom Sgudi Snyasi alongside the late great ubab’ Joe Mafela. #RIPDavidPhetoe pic.twitter.com/86uLwxc65w

— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) February 1, 2018

Our heartfelt condolences to the Phetoe family, friends and fans. Rest in peace ntate David Phetoe.