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Gail Mabalane remembers the late Lisa Koppel

Actress Gail Mabalane shared an emotional and heartfelt post, remembering her friend Lisa Koppel, following news of her passing earlier this week.

Also see: Danny K mourns loss of wife Lisa Koppel after private cancer battle

Gail Mabalane dedicates post to Lisa Koppel

Lisa Koppel, singer Danny K’s wife, passed away earlier this week due to complications related to her cancer diagnosis. In remembering her, Gail Mabalane shared a warm, kind, and emotional tribute post on her Instagram account. She expressed how she remembers Lisa, the kind of person she was, and her gratitude to have experienced Lisa’s light.

Gail’s post featured a black-and-white selfie of Lisa and a caption that expressed how warm and sincere she felt about Lisa. Many people responded kindly under Gail’s post, most sharing her sentiments of how beautiful a person Lisa was.

Others stated how much of a “gem” she was, adding that they had cried upon hearing about her passing.

Also see: ‘We deserve better’: Gail Mabalane reflects on abrupt pause of ‘Pimville’

 

 

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More about Lisa Koppel’s passing

Lisa was a 41-year-old mother, daughter, friend, and wife who was held in warm regard. Most described her as a light. Her community highlighted her kindness, courage, and humility.

In a statement made by her family, Lisa was diagnosed with colorectal cancer around three years ago in November 2023.

Also see: Gail Mabalane pays heartfelt tribute to late brother 20 years after his passing

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