Johannesburg – South Africa continues to mourn one of the country’s most celebrated actors, Mutodi Neshehe.
Neshehe passed away from Covid-19 complications late on Thursday evening at a hospital in Johannesburg.
In a statement sent to Sunday World, The Word of Mouth pictures said they are saddened by the news of Mutodi Nesheshe’s death.
“Mutodi, a consummate actor who played Ndalamo Mukwevho in Muvhango, will always be remembered for his dynamic impact on the film industry, and fans all over the country will certainly mourn his loss. Those who worked with him will remember him for his humanity and well-deserved reputation for kindness. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this time,” the statement read.
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#RIPMutodiNeshehe#Muvhango#Wordofmouthpictures pic.twitter.com/5Kj3viyQ6c
— Muvhango (@MuvhangoSA) July 2, 2021
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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.
Tributes continued to pour in for the late actor on social media.
Take a look at some of them here:
PR Specialist Word Of Mouth Pictures, Thanduxolo Jindela, says Mutodi Neshehe's passing has left him numb.
Watch: https://t.co/HR7Bgi3pxi#Newzroom405 #RIPMutodiNeshehe pic.twitter.com/64V7CwPOnY
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) July 2, 2021
The #SABC is deeply saddened by the passing of former #Muvhango actor, Mutodi Neshehe. We send words of comfort to his family and all affected by his demise. #RIPMutodiNesheshe pic.twitter.com/FHbEyLPnac
— SABC_2 (@SABC_2) July 2, 2021
It’s a sad day for the entertainment industry and South Africa at large.
Rest in peace to a true thespian and an incredible individual, Mutodi Neshehe ❤️#RIPMutodiNeshehe pic.twitter.com/XhLYcT4xYU
— 5FM (@5FM) July 2, 2021
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