Connie Chiume at the fifth Joburg Film Festival. (Supplied) Veteran actor Connie Chiume died on Tuesday afternoon at Garden City Hospital. She starred in multiple local productions, and she made her international debut with Black Panther.
Tributes have been pouring in since her death, with many admiring her work. Tributes have been pouring in since the news of legendary actor Connie Chiume's death broke on Tuesday afternoon. Her family shared the news in a short statement on her verified Instagram account.
"The Chiume family regrets to inform you of the passing of the international[ly] acclaimed award-winning actor Connie Chiume," read part of the statement. Chiume died at Garden City Hospital on Tuesday, 6 August. Messages of condolences have been coming from people of all walks of life who had admired Chiume's work and impact in the industry.
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie extended his condolences to the legendary actor's family, friends and fans. "Her passing at age 72 marks a profound loss for the South African nation and the world of arts and culture. Chiume's matchless talents and dedication to her craft have left an indelible mark on the hearts of many," said the department on Tuesday.
READ | Gomora, Black Panther actor Connie Chiume dies, aged 72 TV personality and actor Minnie Dlamini shared her tribute by posting a recent cover they both starred in. "Ulale ngokuthula Ma wami (Rest in peace, my mom), you told me to never stop fighting for this business and that when our kids decide to venture into our business, it's better than when we did it!!! We will keep fighting in your name," she captioned her post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Minnie Dlamini (@minniedlamini) The actor won viewers' hearts when she starred on e.
tv's soapie Rhythm City . She also appeared in shows like Zone 14 , Soul City , Mazinyo Dot Q and Gomora . Chiume got her big Hollywood break when she appeared in the Marvel film Black Panther (2018) and Beyonce's Black Is King (2020).
Hollywood actor Lupita Nyong'o, who starred with Chiume in Black Panther, also joined others in paying their tributes. "We have lost a library! May Connie Chiume rest in peace and power," she wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lupita Nyong'o (@lupitanyongo) Actor Sello Maake wrote on his X timeline: "I still can't believe you took your last sleep and checked out so soon.
Your soul will be missed by many of us! Till we meet again." I still can’t believe you took your last sleep and checked out so soon. Your soul will be missed by many of us! Till we meet again! #RIPConnieChiume ?? pic.
twitter.com/DkCmoDDo0j — Sello Maake kaNcube -Archie Moroka ?? (@sellomkn) August 7, 2024 Gomora co-star Sana Mchunu shared a clip of them while on set, after Chiume won a Safta award. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sannah Mcunu (@sanamchunu7) Being part of the industry for more than three decades bore fruit for the veteran actor who received her flowers while she was alive.
She received multiple achievement awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Royalty Soapie Awards. Chiume was presented with the Hennessy V.S.
O.P Privilège Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual GQ Men of the Year awards. The Black Panther star was also honoured at the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPA) and the 16th South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas).
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