Veteran South African actress Connie Chiume who appeared in the Marvel film Black Panther, has died at the age of 72.
The death of the veteran actress was announced by her family. In a statement, the family indicated that She died at a Johannesburg hospital on Tuesday afternoon.
“The Chiume family regrets to inform you of the passing of the internationally acclaimed award-winning actress Connie Chiume,” the statement said.
The family then asked for privacy during this difficult period and said it would communicate further details later.
Her son Nongelo Chiume told TV broadcaster Newsroom Afrika that she was admitted for a “medical procedure” before her death.
Chiume graced South African TV for decades in shows such as Rhythm City, with the country’s public broadcaster SABC News describing her as a “beacon of hope” in their tribute.
Connie Chiume starred in several South African TV shows including Rhythm City, Zone 14 and most recently, Gomora.
The multi-award-winning actress was a trained teacher but later became a household name on mainstream television.
