Actor Sello Motloung dies
Tributes have started pouring in for veteran actor Sello Motloung.
Digital publication Actor Spaces confirmed his passing on Monday morning.
In a statement shared by his family on social media, they said the 53-year-old Motloung died on Sunday.
"His family is in shock and we ask that you give them space at this time of need. For any enquiries please contact Artist connection. Sello will forever be remembered as one of our legends, and we will miss him tremendously," the statement read.
Motloung graced South Africa with his talent on local TV shows, including The Wife, Ring of Lies and The Back Stage.
His death comes days after the death of his industry colleague Darlington Michaels. better known as Papa G.
Michaels was best known for his gangster role, Georgie “Papa G” Zamdela, in the SABC3 soapie Isidingo.
This is proving to be a very difficult year. A year filled with pain and loss. I suppose we also have to remind ourselves of the gift and true celebration of life. Sello…my brother, my friend… I will miss you. I can’t believe I’m saying these words but RIP 💔🕊️ pic.twitter.com/4duZM9bRIp
— KatlegoDanke (@KatlegoDanke) September 16, 2024
The sad part is that Mpho Sebeng and Sello Motloung played father and son on ‘Ring of Lies’ and now both of them passed away in the same year. 💔#RIPSelloMotloung pic.twitter.com/ufWkvcNOdo
— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) September 16, 2024
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