Veteran actor and director Timmy Kwebulana has passed away aged 83.
TIMMY KWEBULANA DIES
Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela announces that actor Timmy Kwebulana has died.
The family of the Stokvel actor confirms in a statement that he died on Thursday evening, 19 September after a short illness.
“It is with sadness that the Kwebulana family officially announces the passing of long-time musician, actor and director Mr Timmy Kwebulana.”
“We give thanks for his life and all his contributions to us as a family and to the arts and entertainment industry for almost six decades.”
“May his legacy continue to inspire us and those who are still to come,” reads the statement.
TVSA reports that Kwebulana is best known for his roles in comedy TV shows Stokvel as Pastor Cecil, Mazinyo dot Q as Magic, Fishy Feshuns as Philemon.
The South African will give an update on his memorial and funeral services as soon as possible.
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@ThulaniWrite: “This man and the late Ray Ntlokwana (Velaphi) recorded the best comedy album of all time. Their story telling was on another level and funny as hell.”
@Ntsika_17: ” I was talking to someone about his role on Isikizi just Wednesday. Sad news… Underrated actor… RIP taTimmyKwebulana.”
@MossWalker1: “I just hope he passed, living a comfortable life and lacking nothing good.”
@HendriccahM: “May His soul rest in eternal peace, my sincere condolences to his loved ones.”
@emily_teffoME: “The entertainment industry have been stripped down to the core by death.”
@Oletta15148998: “Awwwww Bandla, condolences to his family and loved ones.”
@msimang_mbhali: “2024 hai ngeke uyaphapha manje. Why so many actors in a short space of time. Kahle bo.”
@Clement_T1: “It has been a tough couple of weeks. So many have left us, but we do send sincere condolences to family and friends.”