South Africa mourns passing of an icon

South Africa is mourning the death of one of the country’s great actresses, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Connie Chiume.

Thank you for being such an amazing iconic actress we enjoyed watching on our screens for all those years.

THANK YOU.🙌🏾🕊🕊#RIPConnieChiume 💔🕊 pic.twitter.com/X5H2rUWJ3w pic.twitter.com/sJ1NJ4fQrB

— Pedi-Boy-from-Limpopo(Gravity_de_boi_Rsa)🇿🇦🇷🇺 (@Tshepixo__21) August 6, 2024

The 72-year-old Black Panther star and filmmaker died at a Johannesburg hospital today.

In a short statement, her family asks for privacy as it comes to terms with the loss.

The internationally acclaimed Chiume has been a household name in the South African entertainment industry for more than four decades, with extensive experience in theatre, television and film.

The multi-award-winning Welkom-born actress was also an arts activist and worked with various organisations to improve and promote African culture. She’s won multiple awards, include the SAFTA and the Hollywood Africa Prestigious accolades.

Tributes have already begun flocking in on social media for the veteran actress, whose art and skill, have captivated the attention of millions of South Africans over the years.

A Curtain Call to Legendary multi-award-winning Actor and Arts Activist mam’Connie Chiume.

Your remarkable contributions to our industry and powerful performances word wide have left an everlasting imprint.

We will always remember and honor your impact.🕊️❤️#RIPConnieChiume… pic.twitter.com/6LsBmtL2wn

— Actor Spaces (@actorspaces) August 6, 2024

Go well Mama, it hurts but you played your role. Immensely proud of your accomplishments #RIPConnieChiume pic.twitter.com/nHWrIaPIE1

— Panyaza Lesufi (@Lesufi) August 6, 2024

Rest in Perfect Peace Mam’ Connie

You gave us a lifetime of memories on our screens.

Condolences to the family, industry colleagues and friends. #RIPConnieChiume pic.twitter.com/29bGE30dQM

— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) August 6, 2024

A colourful life, stellar career and joie de vivre…. Mam’ Connie was a prolific actress but it’s in the latter years that her star shone bright & her international profile rose. A testament to “slow & steady wins the race” She received her flowers. Deservedly #RIPConnieChiume💐 pic.twitter.com/SIFJ2qbe5t

— Lerato Mbele (@mbele_lnb) August 6, 2024

A Giant has fallen, Rest in Peace Mam’Connie Chiume 💔🕊️#RIPConnieChiume pic.twitter.com/QDeljvF7EO

— Nozipho M (@nozipho_mashaba) August 6, 2024

Rest in Peace Queen 👑 #RIPConnieChiume 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/vqK79tOjAC

— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) August 6, 2024

“I want people to be at liberty to remember me they way they want to remember me” 🥺❤️‍🩹🕊️

#RIPConnieChiume pic.twitter.com/n7a3OjmmE7

— Swiss 𝕏 (@BlxckSwiss_) August 6, 2024

Rest in Peace Mme Connie, she will be missed on our small screens 💔🕊️#RIPConnieChiume pic.twitter.com/MoubXz2glV

— m a s h è s h a 💨 (@_mashesha) August 6, 2024

She reached a level unmatched for career.

Lala ngoxolo Mbokodo 🕊️#RIPConnieChiume pic.twitter.com/ioGKLuAkpy

— m a s h è s h a 💨 (@_mashesha) August 6, 2024

Ah, my baby 💔😭 #RIPConnieChiume pic.twitter.com/Bzgomx5RdJ

— Collin Castro (@officialcollinc) August 6, 2024

Mama 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.

A LEGACY!#RIPConnieChiume pic.twitter.com/CMfVjotc8d

— Pop Pulse (@PopPulseSA) August 6, 2024

Rest in Peace Mme Connie, she will be missed🙏💔 #RIPConnieChiume pic.twitter.com/cpyFmrON8Q

— Sphola (@S_Phola__) August 6, 2024

We all loved her. We grew up watching her in our homes. May the heavens receive her.

The great ancestors , here is your child. Rest easy Mama #RIPConnieChiume pic.twitter.com/rIFl9ZBmuf

— 𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖠𝗅𝖼𝗁𝖾𝗆𝗂𝗌𝗍 (@DonaldMakhasane) August 6, 2024

Sad to learn about the passing of an icon & legend #ConnieChiume.
Brought back these words she said on the #FeliciaShow.
She said, “I didn’t come here for glamour or money. I believe in this thing called, ‘a calling.’ God has called me to be where I am.” Profound. RIP Diva!😪😪😪 pic.twitter.com/P3LYyeYy9n

— Felicia Mabuza-Suttle (@Feliciamabuza) August 6, 2024