Johannesburg – One of South Africa’s most loved actors had died.
Former Muvhango actor Mutodi Neshehe has died at a hospital on Thursday evening, after experiencing breathing problems.
A source close to the matter has told Sunday World that Mutodi tested positive earlier this week for Covid-19 but only started getting weak yesterday.
“He has been doing well this whole week. He was optimistic he will be fine, only today (Thursday) he started about running short of breath,” the source further added.
According to another friend, he was advised to seek medical attention prior but he brushed off the idea.
“I just wanted to make sure he was gonna be fine, I know he likes to play tough sometimes, I could tell from his voice that he was trying to be strong,” the source further said.
Sunday Wolrd’s source has also revealed that the actor had to be rushed to a private hospital, as there were no ambulances available to attend to him after his health took a turn for the worst.
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“Upon arrival at a private hospital, we were told that no beds were available to treat him and he had to be rushed to another hospital.”
Neshehe was then rushed to Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, were he succumbed to his illness, the source further stated.
Neshehe’s family members released the below statement, following the tragic news of the actor’s death:
This is a developing story. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
Messages of condolences has poured in on social media for the late actor:
And you went 💔💔
I love you forever
#RIPMutodiNeshehe https://t.co/1Rr20WicFL
— Bhoza Mphela ❣️🌈🌐🎤 (@MissBhoza) July 1, 2021
https://twitter.com/NothyZungu/status/1410700099232075782?s=20
MUTODI NESHEHE ❤️🕊️
Legendary actor Mutodi Neshehe passed away, having played in various local & international series and films, his role of Ndalamo Mukwevho on #Muvhango and Zola Hadebe on #GenerationsTheLegacy would be engraved in the viewers hearts forever #RIPMutodiNeshehe pic.twitter.com/xLEWQ1L4ek
— 11 BUTTONS MEDIA (@11Buttons_Media) July 1, 2021
#RIPMutodiNeshehe
🙏🏽💔💔💔💔
My heart is sore pic.twitter.com/lFAvwvBk3Y— Jan Van Potgieter 💭🇿🇦 (@SciiTheComedist) July 1, 2021
We'll always remember him as Karabo's second husband 💔💔Rest easy King#RIPMutodiNeshehe pic.twitter.com/kI48o3uVPk
— Bonginkosi Linda Nkosi (@lindz_malindz) July 1, 2021
Rest easy Mutodi… He leaves two beautiful daughters behind. #RIPMutodiNeshehe pic.twitter.com/9nmoIM1g3O
— Bakone Content (@Bakone_rsa) July 1, 2021
I really can not believe this 💔 💔the most kindest person that I've ever encountered with. May his Soul Rest in peace 🕊️ #RIPMutodiNeshehe pic.twitter.com/KcumWHhHJQ
— Zwanga 👑 (@missZwanga) July 1, 2021
But Mutodi mara, just like that bathong mmata you just checked out? 💔💔💔 #RIPMutodiNeshehe pic.twitter.com/vIfHt8tLkj
— Dimakatso David Mokwena (Phoyisa Bae) (@SelfieRunnerZA) July 1, 2021
#RIPMutodiNeshehe yhuuu I’m shocked…Ndalamo 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/yGZguLK0ex
— Mitchelle Karoro (@mitchellekaroro) July 1, 2021
Mutodi was born in Soweto in 1975.
He started acting when he was four years old with the guidance of his mother Thelma Neshehe, who starred in several movies and soaps. .
His father, Joseph Neshehe, is a businessman who started Lesedi Clinic with Dr. N. Motlana in the early ’80s. When Mutodi was 14 years old, he was sent to school in America because of the constant threats to his family by organisations from the previous government, according to the actor’s page on IMBD.
The page further stated:
Mutodi graduated from high school and university in America. He studied Environmental Science, Computer Programming and has a Business Administration degree. He is a fan of the arts and loves performing. He also participated in interim drama projects in high school. Professionally, he modelled for RBA Studios in North Carolina and Worldwide Modelling Group in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2001, Mutodi was asked to join the Worldwide team as a Scout Agent, which he gladly did.
After15 years in America, Mutodi returned home to South Africa in 2004 and has made a great impact on the acting community. In the short time he has been in the country, he has been in 8 films, 7 TV shows and over 50 commercials both local and international. He has also solidified himself roles in hit TV shows like “Muvhango,” “Jacob’s Cross,” “Skwizas,” and more.
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