Boseman dies after 4-year fight with colon cancer. Famed South African actress and " Black Panther " star Connie Chiume has died, Fox News Digital can confirm. She died at Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg following "a period of illness," a statement from the family explained.
She was 72. Her son, Nongelo Chiume, told Newzroom Afrika that his mother had originally been admitted to the hospital for a "medical procedure" and had been "recovering well" prior to her passing. HOLLYWOOD STARS WHO DIED IN 2024: PHOTOS Connie Chiume died at Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg on Aug.
6 after "a period of illness." (Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images) "She left us a beautiful legacy, and the work that she's done, not only for her children or her family, but [also] for the community and the country at large," her son shared. "[She] was one of the most notable icons coming from South Africa.
And her work through activism on HIV and AIDS program[s], gender-based violence, on voter education in 1994 – those are all things we take as inspiration." Connie Chiume celebrated her 72nd birthday in June. (Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images via Getty Images) "The Chiume family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for all the messages of support and condolences during this difficult time, as they cope with the loss of their mother, Connie," the family said in their statement.
"Her children would like to express their deep appreciation to the doctors and nursing staff who provided except.