Renowned actress Connie Chiume has been laid to rest after her recent passing at Gardens City Hospital in Johannesburg due to suffering a short illness.
A statement that broke many in the movie industry, not just in the country but internationally, as she graced viewers’ screens in shows such as Rhythm City, Gomora, Zone 14, Yizo Yizo 2, Black Panther and Black is King.
Taking to Instagram, the Chiume family announced that Connie’s memorial and funeral services would take place at Oasis of Life Family Church in Daveyton.
Connie’s family members and industry friends gathered at the church to pay tribute to her and celebrate the amazing talent she had during her 72 years of life. Many internet users continue to mourn and send their condolences for the loss of such incredible talent.
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Taking to X, (formerly known as Twitter) users paid tribute to the actress. Speaking to news publication, Newzroom Afrika, actress Katlego Danke, who played Connie’s younger daughter in Gomora described her as a real mother as she carried herself with decorum on set and put other actors under her wing.
[WATCH] “She was a real mom.” Actress Katlego Danke says internationally renowned stage and TV legend Connie Chiume, who will be laid to rest in Daveyton today, embraced everybody as her own child. @sholwana_z has more. #Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/omht4qRD8u
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) August 15, 2024
#RIP Mama #ConnieChiume
? pic.twitter.com/GCYZ02q7Iz— Peace Mabe (@DM_PeaceMabe) August 15, 2024
Actor Mpho Molepo outside the late Connie Chiume’s house. He says Chiume’s death is a big blow for the industry as she also stood in bigger international sets. They both worked on Rhythm City, one of the most successful shows that played on eTV @SundayWorldZA #ConnieChiume pic.twitter.com/p88DJzbkhC
— YT: Coco Being (@coksie_mag) August 8, 2024
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