Sad Note: Legendary Actress Connie Chiume Is Late
Sad Note: Legendary Actress Connie Chiume Is Late. This is by far one of the saddest days in South African entertainment industry. The country has just lost one of its legendary actresses, Mama Connie Chiume. She passed away at the age of 76.
According to a statement shared on her Instagram account, Mam’ Chiume passed away at the Garden City Hospital today, (Tuesday 6th August 2024). The notice was made by the actress’ family, who have asked for privacy, during this difficult time. Further details will be shared, moving forward.
Mam’ Chiume was born Temweka Gabisile Chiume on 5 June 1952 in Welkom where she also grew up. After spending time overseas after completing matric, she returned to South Africa and was cast as Thembi in the 1989 series Inlom’ Edla Yodwa and also had a role in the 1990-film Warriors from Hell.
She was known for her roles in films like 2018’s Black Panther, Black is King and Blessers. The international award winning actresses has also been on many shows on TV. Among those are SABC1’s Zone 14 to e.tv’s Rhythm City and Gomora on Mzansi Magic (DStv 161).
In 2000 Connie Chiume won the award for Best Actress in a drama series at the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) – one of three Golden Horns she won over her career. On stage she appeared in You Strike the Woman and You Strike the Rock.
On a personal note, Mam’ Chiume was married from 1985 to 2004 and had two sons and two daughters.
