South African Actor and Dancer Sibusiso Radebe Has Passed Away
Numerous tributes from South Africans pour in for the multi-talented television and theatre actor as well as dancer.
The new year is off to a tragic start for South Africans, particularly for those in the entertainment industry.
South African television, theatre actor and dancer Sibusisio Radebe has passed away at the age of 37. following a battle with cancer. Family, close friends and his manager Wesley Mark Gainer, today confirmed the news of the young talent having passed away yesterday following a battle with cancer.
<p>Many South African millennials can attest to Radebe's illustrious career.</p><p>Radebe started off his career in South African television as a presenter for <em>X-Attitude</em> and then moved onto the popular kid's television show known as <em>Yo TV</em>. He then landed his career-changing role on <em>Backstage—</em>one of the most-watched drama series in the country at that time which then saw him starring in culturally important shows such as <em>H</em><em>ome Affairs</em> and <em>Gaz'lam </em>during the early 2000s.</p><p><div class="preroll-video"></div><ora-player></ora-player></p><p>With a passion for dancing and theatre, which had been evident during his days on <em>Backstage</em>, Radebe went on to showcase his talents in several theatrical productions across the country. </p><p>According to the <strong><em>SowetanLIVE</em></strong>, fellow child star <strong>Thobi</strong> <strong>Mkhwanazi</strong> and friend of Radebe, <a href="https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2020-01-10-tributes-pour-in-for-former-backstage-actor-sibusiso-radebe/" target="_blank">took to social media to bid him farewell</a> saying, "To have lost both Crazy Lu and Sbu, my former <em>X-Attitude</em> colleagues, both in a space of two months, is absolutely heartbreak, to say the least. You may be gone but never forgotten. Heaven has gained another angel."</p><p>Here are just some of the tributes which have been pouring in on social media since the news was confirmed:</p><p><div class="dfp_atf-slot" data-not-loaded="true"></div><script type="text/javascript">
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</p><div id="69626" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ZJ890T1578661510"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1215567447262142466" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">Thank you for sharing your art and love with us, watching you on screen and knowing you brought my own vision close… https://t.co/i7Rk1BEHWW</div> — Vuyolwethu Ngcukana (@Vuyolwethu Ngcukana)<a href="https://twitter.com/vuyomse/statuses/1215567447262142466">1578648838.0</a></blockquote></div>
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</p><div id="49ccc" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="X4SXBT1578661510"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1215601232456376325" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">Saddest news but only God knows, you were a fighter and strong my friend. Death be not proud. Thanks for the talen… https://t.co/mgnKUQQ528</div> — Kabelo Motlhomi (@Kabelo Motlhomi)<a href="https://twitter.com/Kabzer/statuses/1215601232456376325">1578656893.0</a></blockquote></div>
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</p><div id="39c9c" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="48AWFL1578661510"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1215538364478377984" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">He lived his life and fought the fight and now he is gone. May the good Lord welcome your soul. #RIPSibusisoRadebe… https://t.co/NI5wMR9poR</div> — MbaliLegacy (@MbaliLegacy)<a href="https://twitter.com/MbaliLegacy/statuses/1215538364478377984">1578641904.0</a></blockquote></div>
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</p><div id="f18ae" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="GFZPD01578661510"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1215580592462540800" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">What a sad day! Sibusiso was such an enchanting character on Backstage. He was a role model to many #LGBTI people,… https://t.co/TWc5NHluMa</div> — Khopotso (@Khopotso)<a href="https://twitter.com/KhopsBodibe/statuses/1215580592462540800">1578651972.0</a></blockquote></div>
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</p><div id="2e3d0" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="231FKI1578661510"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1215567190935703552" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">RIP to the Multi-Talented Sibusiso Radebe #RIPSibusisoRadebe https://t.co/m2WC0orQnU</div> — Actor Spaces (@Actor Spaces)<a href="https://twitter.com/actorspaces/statuses/1215567190935703552">1578648777.0</a></blockquote></div>
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