By: Natasha Archary
South Africans wake up to the sad news that another talented actor has passed.
Luzuko Nteleko best known for his roles in Zone 14, Muvhango and Ring of Lies died at the age of 36.
Reports suggest that the actor died on Monday evening, sending another blow to the South African entertainment industry who earlier this month lost fellow actress Shaleen Surtie-Richards.
His family has since released a statement, with his cause of death. “Luzuko was diagnosed with brain cancer stage 4 in 2019; he fought a good fight until he met his untimely death on the 21st of June 2021.”
“We are deeply saddened and hurt by his passing. Luzuko was love personified; he was peace, courage and strength. The family will communicate the funeral arrangements in due time. May friends and loved ones be comforted in the fact that his spirit will continue to be with us.”
The Nteleko family is grateful to his medical and spiritual team that supported Zuko tirelessly with his fight against brain cancer.
As reported by Sowetan Live in 2017, Luzuko’s big TV break came when a British production house cast him in the lead role of a 2004 docu-drama flighted on DStv’s Discovery Channel.
South Africans remember the fallen actor as #RIPLuzukoNteleko trends:
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💔. #RIPLuzukoNteleko pic.twitter.com/nuzX5M9bdq
— Thembisa Liyema Nxumalo (@tembisa) June 21, 2021
Actor Luzuko Nteleko has passed away.
We will remember him for his enormous talent & contribution to the arts industry. He has acted in shows like Isidingo, Ambitions, Keeping Score, Ring of Lies, Mfolozi Street, Zone 14, to name a few. #RIPLuzukoNteleko pic.twitter.com/GEGWn1WiTo
— TV Mzansi (@TvMzansi) June 22, 2021
Yoooh King 😢. I’m lost for words after such a great fight you pulled aaah mfe2. The forever generous great smiling lion 🕊️🕊️🕊️ #RIPLuzukoNteleko pic.twitter.com/ecPYRLCsfm
— Wiseman Mncube (@wiseman_mncube) June 22, 2021



