By Katlego Sekhu
Legendary South African actor Jamie Bartlett passed away on Monday afternoon, 23 May 2022, after suffering a cardiac arrest while in his sleep.
Following the news of his passing, tributes have been pouring in on social media from the actor’s fans, friends, and former colleagues.
His family has revealed that his funeral will take place on the 2nd of June 2022 at a private ceremony in Cape Town attended by the actor’s close friends and family.
The memorial will take place on the 6th of June 2022 at the Zone 6 Venue in Soweto.
Speaking to eNCA about his father’s legacy, Jamie’s son Hector Bartlett says his dad “really did live the passion he brought to millions onscreen and had a miraculous ability to speak to everyone and make them feel seen.”
He adds that his dad lived with “the ferocity and the passion with which he looked towards his craft (he lived that in every facet of his life).”
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