The actress Connie Chiume’s “American husband”, David Joseph Jr paid tribute to her in a video circulating on social media.
He says in the video: “Our love story started that started in the early 1980’s is one for the books. The bond that we share was always unique but strong. It didn’t matter where my wife was in the world, she knew that Joe would be there and like many of you, I’m broken.”
He added that he finds comfort in knowing that Chiume loved him and lived her life to the fullest.
“My sweet Connie, I want you to know that I want to be with you today but know that Joe will keep you, your joy and laugh forever in his heart.”
“I didn’t just lose a wife, I lost a friend and an angel,” he adds.
IOL reports that Chiume and Joseph got married in Louisiana in the United States on 26 August 2021.
It is believed Joseph did not attend Chiume’s memorial or funeral service at Oasis of Life Family Church in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni on Tuesday, 13 August and Thursday, 15 August.CONNIE CHIUME: FUNERAL SERVICE
The family of the actress, Connie Chiume confirmed she passed away on Tuesday, 6 August after a period of illness.
Her funeral was attended by her industry friends and co-stars such as Sello Maake KaNcube, Sanah Mchunu, Katlego Danke and many more.
Chiume is known for her TV roles on Rhythm City, Zone 14, Soul City, Mazinyo Dot Q and Gomora.