Former Isibaya actor Phillip Hlophe, who’s worked on TV shows such as Yizo Yizo, and Masterchef South Africa has passed away.YouthVillage reports that the actor and director Phillip Hlophe who’s acted on shows such as Matlholadibona and Isibaya has also worked on The Docket, Love Lives Here, Masterchef South Africa, Yizo Yizo to name only a few.

 
It’s unclear when Hlophe passed away as tributes from celebrities started pouring in on Friday, 6 October.

Comedienne and actress Tumi Morake also paid tribute to Hlophe: “Rest in peace Ta Phil. And thank you. Over the past 14 years I knew if you were running a set I’m in great hands.

“I’m gonna laugh, I’m gonna get a tender moment and set’s gonna be a vibe – hard day or not, you would crack the tension so easily with one comment and everyone is back like they never left.”

The South African will give more details soon!CELEBS PAY TRIBUTE TO ACTOR AND DIRECTOR
Actresses Kamo Letsosa, Sannah Mchunu and media personalities Minnie Dlamini, Tumi Morake and more stars took their social media channels on Saturday, 7 October to pay tribute to the late actor and director Phillip Hlophe.

The Smoke and Mirrors actress Kamo Letsosa said: “This honestly has to be our industry’s greatest loss!! My heart!? This one is soooo personal bruh. My heart is so heavy. Rest in power “Pops’.”

Media personality Minnie Dlamini said: “My very first one [award show as host] he decided he wasn’t going to leave my side, (waaaaay below his pay grade) but he saw how young and frightened I was and took it upon himself to make sure I had the confidence I needed to be my best self!”

“Years went on and I starred in my first feature film, set wasn’t going well, and things were starting to fall apart, as with any production. The decision was to bring in Bra Phil as 1st AD and I remember Tumi Morake looking at me and saying, ‘we’re saved’ And we were.”