Connie Chiume has died at the age of 72.The actress - who was best-known for her roles in Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ flicks and Beyonce’s musical picture ‘Black is King’ - passed away on Tuesday (06.08.24) at the Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa, following a “medical procedure”, her family have confirmed.In a statement posted to Instagram, the actress’ loved ones wrote: “The Chiume Family regrets to inform you of the passing of the internationally acclaimed award-winning actress Connie Chiume. Connie Chiume, 72, passed on at Garden City Hospital today on 6 August 2024. “The Family asks for privacy during this difficult period. The family will communicate further details.”Born in Welkom, South Africa, Chiume initially trained as a nurse until she began her acting career in 1977 when she moved to Greece to join the cast of the musical ‘Sola Sola’. Chiume later gained popularity in South Africa after playing Thembi...
- 8/7/2024
- by Alex Getting
- Bang Showbiz
Connie Chiume, a South African actress who appeared in Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Beyoncé’s Black Is King, has died. She was 72.
Chiume died Tuesday at the Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa, her family announced on Instagram. Her cause of death wasn’t immediately available.
“The Chiume Family regrets to inform you of the passing of the internationally acclaimed award-winning actress Connie Chiume,” they wrote in a statement. “The Family asks for privacy during this difficult period. The family will communicate further details.”
Born on June 5, 1952, in Welkom, South Africa, Chiume trained as a nurse and graduated with a teaching degree prior to finding her way into the movie and television industry, The Independent reported. It wasn’t until 1977 that she started her career as an actor, moving to Greece to join the cast of the musical Sola Sola.
She later became more recognized among...
Chiume died Tuesday at the Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa, her family announced on Instagram. Her cause of death wasn’t immediately available.
“The Chiume Family regrets to inform you of the passing of the internationally acclaimed award-winning actress Connie Chiume,” they wrote in a statement. “The Family asks for privacy during this difficult period. The family will communicate further details.”
Born on June 5, 1952, in Welkom, South Africa, Chiume trained as a nurse and graduated with a teaching degree prior to finding her way into the movie and television industry, The Independent reported. It wasn’t until 1977 that she started her career as an actor, moving to Greece to join the cast of the musical Sola Sola.
She later became more recognized among...
- 8/7/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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