US-based actress Nondumiso Tembe has opened up about how heartbroken she is at the death of her younger cousin Anele “Nelli” Tembe.

Nelli, who was engaged to popular rapper, AKA, died on Sunday morning. The 22-year-old apparently fell from the 10th floor of a Cape Town hotel, and police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

Nondumiso shared a picture on Instagram of the cousins kissing, stating: “words fail me right now.”

In her touching message to Nelli, whom she referred to as “my baby,” Nondumiso expressed how she and their family will forever hold her in their hearts. She also went on to thank those who have sent messages of support to the family.

Multi-talented US-based actress, Nondumiso Tembe speaks up about the passing of her baby sister, Anele “Nelli” Tembe.

The former Generations actress shared a short note on Instagram, expressing how pained she is; she also appreciated those who have comforted the family in a time like this.

“My baby, Ngiphelelwe amazwi – Words fail me right now. We will hold you in our hearts forever. Lala kahle, mbali yethu 💔 Thank you so much to everyone who has sent kind words of comfort for our family, ngiyathokoza kakhulu,” she said.

Nondumiso is a cousin to Nelli, and lots of persons are still in shock at her death, which occurred on Sunday morning.