South African born actor John Kani is celebrating his 80th birthday today. Taking to , the legendary TV star marked this special occasion with an hilarious post of a quote he made years ago regarding being “80 years old and poor”. Over the years he has managed to bag big Hollywood roles and is everything but poor — something he is evidently grateful about.

 

 

In the comments section, many of his fans and industry friends shared heartfelt birthday wishes with him while congratulating him on his success.

SA ACTOR JOHN KANI CELEBRATES TURNING 80
It isn’t everyday one gets to celebrate turning 80.

South African actor John Kani is one of the lucky ones who has lived to this great age and judging by his online post, doesn’t take it for granted.

Taking to , the esteemed actor celebrated this age milestone by resharing a quote he made many years ago about his fear of turning 80 and being poor.

John Kani
John Kani is 80 years old today. Image via Twitter @CapeTalk
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He captioned the photo that he made it to 80 and is financially “fine”. “Thank God. I made it. I made this statement in 2015. I am 80years old and I am fine. Elder,” he cautioned the post.

Take a look below:

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BIRTHDAY WISHES GALORE
Many wonderful birthday wishes poured in for the Murder Mystery star from his ample fans and industry friends.

“Congratulations @KANI_ELDER. What a milestone, what a life and what a legacy. Thanks for being a light of the world and a beacon of hope to us. Happy birthday. #HappyBirthdayJohnKani,” wrote Thuli Madonsela.

While a fan wrote:

“You make 80 look so much finer, happy birthday Sir,it’s an honour for us to celebrate an icon like yourself,here s to more life and health and most importantly God s peace be with you all the