By Katlego Sekhu
On Monday evening, news about the passing of renowned British-born South African actor, Jamie Bartlett broke, leaving many to wonder what happened.
Tributes have been pouring in on social media from the actor’s fans, friends, and former colleagues.
Following speculations about the cause of Jamie’s passing, his management team and Hashatsi productions have issued a statement on behalf of his family.
According to the statement, Jamie took his last breath on Monday afternoon the 23rd of May 2022, after suffering a cardiac arrest while in his sleep.
His memorial service will be held at Zone 6 The Venue as he wished. More details to follow soon.
The Funeral will be held in a private ceremony in Cape Town with his family and close friends.
His family thanks everyone for the “words of encouragement, thoughts, prayers, flowers, presence and the love showed and showered Jamie with throughout his life and career.”
They ask that the public and media allow them to mourn in peace.
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