A number of well-known entertainment celebrities have already passed away in the year 2021. The words of friends, colleagues, and loved ones who have passed away but who have never forgotten them are used to pay tribute to stars of television, film, and music, as well as those from other fields.
Menzi Ngubane
Ngubane appeared as Sbusiso Dhlomo on the television show Generations, and Isibaya played Judas on the show. On the South African entertainment scene for many years, he was regarded as one of the most well-known performers on the continent. Menzi was unable to appear in the Queen Season 5 in 2020 due to illness, much to the dismay of the general populace. According to the doctors, he had suffered kidney failure in 2012, and surgery was done on him the following year. In March 2021, he passed away at the age of 56, leaving a wife and two children to mourn his passing.
Aaron Arthur Ferguson
Aaron Arthur Ferguson was his father, and he grew up in South Africa. Ferguson Films was founded by him and his wife, Connie Ferguson, who worked as an actress, a managing producer, and a co-founder. Shona Ferguson is a South African actress who was born in Motswana and grew up there.
A memorial service will be held on July 31, 2021 for the famous actor, producer, and director. A COVID-19-related illness claimed Shona’s life. In a private ceremony, He was laid to rest on August 4th, 2018.
Luzuko Ntelelko
As reported by a reliable source, the late South African performer and singer Luzuko Nteleko was among the celebrities that passed away in June 2021 in the country. The opportunity to represent Mzansi internationally was taken away from him by more established South African male musicians, which was a disappointment. He died on Monday, June 21, 2021, according to Nteleko’s family due to stage four brain cancer.
Sindi van Zyl
Among those who died in South Africa in 2021 were personalities such as Sindi van Zyl, who was among those who died in the country in the year 2000. A medical doctor and the host of the Kaya FM radio show, Sindi van Zyl has earned the nickname “people’s doctor” for her work. A Johannesburg hospital confirmed Dr. Sindi’s death in a pre-dawn hour on Saturday, April 10, 2021. The diagnosis of COVID-19 was made, and she was sent to the hospital before she passed away.
Noxolo Maqashalala
Noxolo was a household name in South Africa since she was one of the most well-known soapie actors on the country’s television. Several organic reasons were discovered in the autopsy of the actress who appeared on the Diamond City programme. Her corpse was discovered by the police on March 12, 2021, at her house Honeydew in Johannesburg. On Friday, March 19, 2021, she was sent to KwaBhaca in the Eastern Cape.