Popular actress Shaleen Surtie-Richards dies at 66
Veteran television, film and theatre star Shaleen Surtie-Richards has died at the age of 66.
The popular actress passed away this morning, although the details surrounding her death aren't yet known.
Richards is best known for her role in the 1988 film adaptation of the Afrikaans novel ‘Fiela se Kind’, as well as popular soapies ‘7de Laan and ‘Egoli’.
Richards was famous for her role as Fiela Komoetie in the 1988 film adaptation of the Afrikaans novel "Fiela se kind" and Nenna in the long-running soapie "eGoli".
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) June 7, 2021
Film, TV and theatre actor, Shaleen Surtie Richards unequivocally put her heart and soul into every character she portrayed. Her passion for acting has earned her global recognition.@Brand_SA wishes to extend heartfelt condolences to her family, friends & colleagues. 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/h8fZkHQbzs
— @Brand_SA (@Brand_SA) June 7, 2021
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
