The South African entertainment industry mourns the passing of talented actor Luzuko Ntekelo. Ntekelo has sadly passed away at the age of 36. He played roles on Muvhango, Isidingo, Tsha Tsha, Tempy Pushas, Instika, Zone 14 and the Estate Season 1. His death has been confirmed by his sister Nomsa Nteleko. Since then, tributes and condolences have been pouring in. Details surrounding his death are still sketchy.
How do we even begin Ndlovu 🐘…Dear God 💔 #RIPLuzukoNteleko
— Nomsa Liv Nteleko 🥰🌸😍 ✨👑 (@NNteleko) June 22, 2021
However, @PhilMphela has hinted that Luzoko was sick. In the texts between him and Luzoko that he has shared on Twitter, Luzuko was grateful for his sister and excited about a role that he was about to play on a movie.
Luzuko’s passing hits hard hey.
He hit me up excited about his new role in Adze’s movie and so grateful at how the crew treated him on set as he was still recovering.
The way he spoke of his sister and how she was there for him made me tear up.
Oh bro 💔 pic.twitter.com/hsCW65dsRM
— Kgopolo 🏳️🌈 (@PhilMphela) June 21, 2021
Luzuko was one of the much loved Mzansi actors and his talent touched his fans. Many South Africans still expected so much more from him but death decided otherwise. Death is always around but getting used to it is another story.
Parents should not have to bury the children. It is just right. Many young people continue to pass away, leaving their parents devastated. It is quite heartbreaking that when actors rise up and are celebrated, death knocks and snatch them away. What a great loss to the entertainment industry. May he rest in peace.