The television industry has been rocked by yet another death. Uzalo and former Rhythm City actor, Sipho Ngema has died.
Tributes continued to pour for the fallen actor who allegedly died in hospital at the age of 47 on Tuesday night after suffering from pulmonary hypertension.
Sipho’s daughter Mbali told reporters that Ngema passed away at 10: 15 pm in Johannesburg.
“He passed away [on Tuesday] night at 10:15 pm at a hospital in Johannesburg. He suffered from pulmonary hypertension, which caused his heart to fail. The family is currently discussing details of his burial” said the daughter.
Director and fellow actor Jabulani Mthembu, took to Facebook to express shock at the passing of Ngema.
“May your soul rest in peace, MaDlokovu.I am still shocked with disbelieve (sic),” said Mthembu.
Fellow Uzalo actress, Nomcebo Gumede paid her respects to the veteran actor and recalls how they worked together.
“I am not OK. I’m finding it hard to process the terrible news. Our careers brought us together and I got the opportunity to share some beautiful scenes with the talented Sipho Ngema. He was my long lost boyfriend (Terror) at first I was very scared of him and he said “don’t worry sweetie am just ugly but I don’t bite” from there on we became very close, we met again at Etv and it was a beautiful reunion,” said Gumede in an Instagram post.
