Beloved South African actress Busi Lurayi is no more. Popularly known for her lead role in the Netflix film How To Ruin Christmas, also starring Thando Thabethe, Lurayi also played Phumzile in the SABC1 sitcom City Ses’la.
Her family confirmed in a statement on Monday that the actress was found at her residence on Sunday and declared dead by medical personnel. The reasons for her death are yet to be determined.
An incredible light has gone out in the South African entertainment industry. We are deeply saddened by the passing of award-winning stage & screen actor Busi Lurayi. We will hold onto the laughs, the beauty & the moments of joy she bought us. #RIPBusiLurayi #HowToRuinChristmas pic.twitter.com/bGSaUlL2U8
— NetflixSA (@NetflixSA) July 11, 2022
Yoh mara Busi 💔💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/mjpI24u7Zt
— Dineo Langa (@therealdineo) July 11, 2022
Tributes for the actress have already started pouring in.
Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us, you’ll never be forgotten 🤍
now take a bow Busi Lurayi , may your soul rest in love 🕊🕊#RIPBusiLurayi pic.twitter.com/JPCNwrQeK4
— Aphelele Jody (@ApheleleJody) July 11, 2022
No words💔 #BusiLurayi #BusisiweLurayi pic.twitter.com/Ic00Wcs0qh
— PennyLebyane💚PennyLebyaneDotAfrica (@PennyLebyane) July 11, 2022
No words💔 #BusiLurayi #BusisiweLurayi pic.twitter.com/Ic00Wcs0qh
— PennyLebyane💚PennyLebyaneDotAfrica (@PennyLebyane) July 11, 2022
Busi was such a wonderful person.
— Sizwe Dhlomo (@SizweDhlomo) July 11, 2022
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