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President leads tributes to legendary actress

The African MirrorJune 8, 20211 Min Read

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER

SOUTH Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has led the nation in paying warm tributes to legendary film, TV and stage actress, Shaleen Surtie-Richards.

Surtie-Richards, 66, a winner of many awards, was found dead at a guest house in Cape Town, where she was filming the KykNet series Arendsvlei.

Ramaphosa offered his sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late performer. “We have lost a household performer whose distinctive energy, artistic versatility and humility touched generations of South Africans for more than three decades. On stage and screen Shaleen Surtie-Richards held a mirror to our unjust past and gave us hope for our future as a nation,” he said.

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South African from all walks of life also took to social media to pay tributes to Surtie-Richards.

Great memories my friend #ShaleenSurtieRichards . From having you MC at the annual switching on of the festive lights to supporting local artists on the Love Jazz cruises. You always used every platform to motivate other artists. Your talent paved the way for so many performers. pic.twitter.com/llKE5BRSzU
— Patricia de Lille (@PatriciaDeLille) June 7, 2021

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of veteran actress Shaleen Surtie Richards, who passed on earlier today.

Shaleen was best known for her title role in the film Fiela se Kind and in the M-Net soap opera Egoli: Place Of Gold.#RIPShaleenSurtieRichards pic.twitter.com/x0hbfci7hl
— Geoff Makhubo (@GeoffMakhubo) June 7, 2021

South Africa has lost an icon. So sad to hear of the passing of Shaleen Surtie-Richards. My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. 💔🕊 #RIPShaleenSurtieRichards pic.twitter.com/nmOKTZ4Kj0
— Ulrich Janse van Vuuren (@UlrichJvV) June 7, 2021

https://twitter.com/acfick72/status/1401929741100331013?s=20

My tribute to the great Shaleen Surtie-Richards who sadly passed away at the young age of 66. Did this drawing for Cosmopolitan 29 years ago. Shaleen brought “Egoli” alive with engaging warmth and humour. We loved her. The talented Shona Bagley wrote the story. pic.twitter.com/JPpaRHmWkm
— ScamSnifferAlert (@ScamSniffers) June 7, 2021

Shaleen Surtie-Richards has passed away – a giant and joy to be around -thinking of her family and friends – may shaleens soul Rest In Peace #ShaleenSurtieRichards 😰 pic.twitter.com/oQ0d3V2rgE
— Hotstix (@siphohotstix) June 7, 2021

We mourn the loss of a stage & screen legend, Shaleen Surtie-Richards (66). She will be remembered for iconic roles like Nenna in Egoli and Fiela Komoetie in Fiela se Kind. With that role in the final years of apartheid, she bridged the racial divide. #RIPShaleenSurtieRichards pic.twitter.com/Vf6AAEBUks
— Carte Blanche (@carteblanchetv) June 7, 2021

RIP Auntie Shaleen Surtie-Richards 🥺💔 Met her in 2017 and it was one of the most delightful radio interviews I’ve ever been a part of. Her magic was undeniable. pic.twitter.com/WLtiycE5U6
— Sibongile Mafu (@sboshmafu) June 7, 2021

Great memories my friend #ShaleenSurtieRichards . From having you MC at the annual switching on of the festive lights to supporting local artists on the Love Jazz cruises. You always used every platform to motivate other artists. Your talent paved the way for so many performers. pic.twitter.com/llKE5BRSzU
— Patricia de Lille (@PatriciaDeLille) June 7, 2021

The nation has lost an icon. Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Shaleen Surtie-Richards, a true legend in the South African television & theatre. Rest in Power Queen 🕊️🎭 #RIPShaleenSurtieRichards pic.twitter.com/PeLe1OfVV6
— Expresso Show (@expressoshow) June 7, 2021

sad news. she was a fine actress who made certain roles her very own, not least of all in 'Fiela se kind'.
She was such an intrinsic part of our South African story. #ShaleenSurtieRichards https://t.co/OOtlzAOEEb
— judith february (@judith_february) June 7, 2021

Rest in Peace Shaleen Surtie-Richards. Kind hearted, bubbly and honest. You were my rock every time I worked with you. I only have fond memories of you. True loss. God bless you my sister. Salute 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/q4SXAqda8h
— Fana Mokoena (@fanamokoena) June 7, 2021

We are saddened by the passing today, of a South African icon, Ms. Shaleen Surtie-Richards.

As a regular customer of ours, she was someone who brought so much warmth with her. Her conversations and laughs were infectious. She loved our staff and so do they, her. pic.twitter.com/yoIOawUGhT
— Good Hope Meat Hyper (@goodhopemeat) June 7, 2021

#ShaleenSurtieRichards had been filming in CT, she was supposed to fly back to Joburg tomorrow. Penguin Films says she had just completed filming the role of Muriel Foster on #Arendsvlei last week. Some of her cast mates are here to pay their respects. @eNCA pic.twitter.com/jdmeUP9yc0
— Monique Mortlock-Malgas (@MoniqueMortlock) June 7, 2021

7 years ago, my first time performing on a BIG stage. I got to share it with Shaleen Surtie-Richards. She was such a joy! Always with a story, a joke, words or wisdom.
For many of us she was representation; a person on TV who looked and sounded like people we know. pic.twitter.com/mPVc0IVhdy
— Yaaseen Barnes (@Ya_a_seen_Him) June 7, 2021

Shaleen Surtie Richards was my Sub-B class teacher at Cecil Road Primary School in Salt River. Back then lived in Portland Road in SR. I have only fond memories of her. She often encouraged us to pursuit our dreams. May her Soul Rest In Peace.
— ℤ𝕒𝕚𝕕 𝕆𝕞𝕒𝕣 (@ZaidOmar) June 7, 2021

Another Legend has departed🕊😔Tse bohloko ga di fele 🤞🏾 RIP Shaleen Surtie-Richards💫 pic.twitter.com/IYbd9qpoLb
— Bae Blaise (@buoyblaise) June 7, 2021

RIP Shaleen. Going to miss your laugh very much. #ShaleenSurtieRichards
— Barney Simon (@BarneySimon) June 7, 2021

Deepest condolences to the family & friends of Shaleen Surtie-Richards. We are poorer without your work in our screens ! Thank you for your contribution to the Entertainment industry #RIPShaleenSurtieRichards pic.twitter.com/TgvMQjkw1c
— phumla williams (@mirriamp) June 7, 2021

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