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ACTOR LUZUKO NTELEKO’S CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED

ACTOR LUZUKO NTELEKO’S CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED

ACTOR LUZUKO NTELEKO’S CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED

The family of Luzuko Nteleko have issued an official statement confirming that the actor lost his battle with cancer on Monday.

In the statement, the Nteleko family also confirmed that the Muvhango actor was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer in 2019.

“We are deeply saddened and hurt by his passing. Luzuko was love personified; he was peace, courage and strength.

“He fought a good fight until he met his untimely death on June 21,” read the statement.

The family also extended their gratitude to the “medical and spiritual team” that supported the star during his “fight against brain cancer”.

Last year, the star expressed his gratitude to God for healing him of brain cancer.

This came after Nomsa had shared on social media that Luzuko had been diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer.

“The doctors had given up on the possibility of him waking up from a coma … He spent seven weeks in ICU,” she wrote.

Tributes continue to pour on social media as fans and friends express their shock and heartbreak following the death of Nteleko.

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Mzansi mourns death of actor Luzuko Nteleko – Cause of death revealed

Mzansi mourns death of actor Luzuko Nteleko – Cause of death revealed

Mzansi mourns death of actor Luzuko Nteleko – Cause of death revealed

Actor Luzuko Nteleko has died, aged 36, it was confirmed on Tuesday. The actor is believed to have died on Monday and his sister Nomsa Nteleko took to social media to share the news of his passing.

Luzuko had been battling cancer in the last two years or so. He had a tough fight but remained positive throughout.

Actress Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo is one of the first people who shared the news on social media on Monday night on Twitter.

“Each day, we lose one. Each day. He has taken a special part of the art with him. Only a few will understand. Go well mntase,” the actress tweeted.

Luzuko had a long career as an actor and has featured in big local productions such as Zone 14, Muvhango, and Ring of Lies. The actor was loved by many for his fun personality, humour and his multilingualism that often left his fans impressed.

Luzuko was fluent in Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho, Xitsonga and English.

Social media has since been flooded with tributes from his friends in the industry and his fans.