The memorial and funeral details of the legendary actress Connie Chiume, who passed away at the age of 72, have been announced
Connie Chiume. Picture: Instagram/@conniechiumeChiume passed away at the age of 72 at Garden City Hospital on Tuesday, 6 August.
Her memorial service will be held on Tuesday, 13 August at 12pm, followed by the funeral service on Thursday, 15 August at 8 am.“Mama, you’ll always be my love. Thank you and farewell. You’ll forever be missed. “An icon and gentle soul who touched many lives in South Africa and abroad. We shall continue your beautiful and powerful legacy,” he wrote.The South African Government wrote on X: “Our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of multi-award-winning and legendary actress Connie Chiume. Her outstanding work will always be remembered.”
Our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of multi-award winning and legendary actress Connie Chiume. Her outstanding work will always be remembered. 💔🕊️A great tree has fallen. South African cinema, no, African cinema, would not be what is without all you have given us.
Chiume gained widespread recognition again from 2007 to 2015 for her role as Stella Moloi in the SABC1 drama seriesMama Connie Chiume throughout the years, she has starred in multiple hit TV series such as Mohlolohadi, Yizo Yizo, Zone14, Rhythm City, Housekeepers, Grassroots, Marvel film Black Panther and Gomora.
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