Condolences pour in for actor Luzuko Nteleko: RIP
Condolences pour in for actor Luzuko Nteleko: RIP
South Africa woke up to the devastating news of the passing of local actor Luzuko Nteleko. He was best known for his television roles as Loyiso on the SABC1 drama series “Zone 14”.
The news of the 36-year-old actor’s passing was confirmed by his sister Nomsa Nteleko this morning, sending shock waves across the country.
“How do we even begin Ndlovu …Dear God #RIPLuzukoNteleko,” expressed Nteleko.
How do we even begin Ndlovu 🐘…Dear God 💔 #RIPLuzukoNteleko
— Nomsa Liv Nteleko 🥰🌸😍 ✨👑 (@NNteleko) June 22, 2021
Last year, the star expressed his gratitude to God for healing him of brain cancer. This comes after Nomsa had shared on social media that Luzuko had been diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer.
“The doctors had given up on the possibility of him waking up from a coma … He spent seven weeks in ICU,” she said.
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Social media has been filled with an outpouring of support for the family as fans and industry friends expressed heartfelt condolences to the Nteleko family and paid tribute to the star.
Each day, we lose one. Each day. He has taken a special part of the art with him. Only a few will understand 💔😭. Go well mntase💔. #RIPLuzukoNteleko pic.twitter.com/nuzX5M9bdq
— Thembisa Liyema Nxumalo (@tembisa) June 21, 2021
Nteleko starred in various TV shows including “Muvhango”, “Streets of Mangaung”, “Mfolozi Street”, “Isidingo”, “Keeping Score”, “Ring of Lies”, “Single Galz”, and “Ambitions”.
Yoooh King 😢. I’m lost for words after such a great fight you pulled aaah mfe2. The forever generous great smiling lion 🕊️🕊️🕊️ #RIPLuzukoNteleko pic.twitter.com/ecPYRLCsfm
— Wiseman Mncube (@wiseman_mncube) June 22, 2021
Funeral details to be announced.
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— Relebogile Mabotja (@RelebogileM) June 22, 2021
Haibo waking up with sad news that Luzuko is more 😳 Yho! 😭
My Condolences the family and friends 🕊 #RIPLuzukoNteleko pic.twitter.com/uspJzcbaya
— Kanya Ntshongwana (@kanya_kb) June 22, 2021
I remember how hard we laughed at these pictures of you. I don’t know why I kept them. Rest in peace. #RIPLuzukoNteleko pic.twitter.com/SJX67H0Is0
— Nthabi Tau (@NthabiTau) June 22, 2021
-IOL