South Africans have been hit with yet another unexpected celebrity death. Over thr weekend it was reported that rappee, Tumi Tladi has passed away.

On Monday, it was reported that Busi Lurayi has also passed away. Her family confirmed in a statement to confirm the news.

“We are deeply saddened to notify you of the passing of our beloved Busisiwe Lurayi. Busisiwe passed away suddenly and was pronounced dead at her residence on Sunday 10.07.2022 by medical personnel,” the statement reads.

 

 

 

 

Busi is popularly known for lead role on a series that plays on Netflix called “How To Ruin Chrisrmas”. She also stared with Thando thabethe on SABC1 sitcom, City Ses’la.

Tributes have been pouring in for Busi on social media:

Family, close friends and fans have been sending messages of condolences on social media. This is what they said:

An incredible light has gone out in the South African entertainment industry. We are deeply saddened by the passing of award-winning stage and screen actor Busi Lurayi. We will hold onto the laughs, the beauty & the moments of joy she bought us,” wrote Netflix South Africa.

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