BLACK PANTHER star Connie Chiume has died at the age of 72, her family announced.
The multi-award-winning South African actress tragically died at a Johannesburg hospital on Tuesday afternoon.
Chiume starred in numerous South African TV shows like Rhythm City, Zone 14 and Gomora.
The family have asked for privacy at this time and said that further details would follow later.
In 2022, Chiume told the MacG Podcast that she’d like for people to remember her the way they choose to.
She said: “I have impacted each and every person in a different way. Whatever way I have impacted you, remember me that way.”
Tributes have flooded in on social media with fans expressing their sadness on the loss.
The South African government posted on X, formerly Twitter: “Our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of multi-award winning and legendary actress Connie Chiume.
“Her outstanding work will always be remembered.”
