Tributes pour in for beloved actress Shaleen Surtie-Richards
‘Nenna’ was a household name for South Africans and we’re sad to hear of her untimely death.
Shaleen Surtie-Richards' family has confirmed that the beloved actress has passed away. Surtie-Richards was a South African television, stage, and film actress.
She is best known for her role in 'Egoli: Place of Gold' as the much-loved Ester ‘Nenna’ Williamse. She also appeared in the 1988 film, 'Fiela se Kind', 'Generations', and most-recently in Quanita Adams’ film ‘Swirl’.
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The veteran actress was one of South Africa's most decorated stars. With a myriad of awards and nominations behind her name, Surtie-Richards continued to work until her passing.
Shaleen Surtie-Richards visited Jacaranda FM in 2020.
Tributes poured in for the actress from people in the entertainment industry, as well as television viewers.
Die ATKV neem met leedwese kennis van die afsterwe van Shaleen Surtie-Richards. As "Nenna" in Egoli: Plek van Goud het sy vir ewig kom nesskop in ons hart. Ons onthou haar ook vir haar puik spel in "Fiela se Kind". Rus sag.#Afrikaans pic.twitter.com/GIJLW0dOeZ
— ATKV (@ATKVSA) June 7, 2021
Popular actress Shaleen Surtie-Richards dies at 66https://t.co/co0sbEyMPH pic.twitter.com/hbzULMXfpp
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) June 7, 2021
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