Johannesburg – Ailing veteran actress Connie Chiume of Black Panther fame has passed away.
A statement on social media said: “The Chiume family regrets to inform you of the passing of the internationally acclaimed award-winning actress Connie Chiume.
“The family asks for privacy during this difficult time.”
Considered by many as the matriarch of the acting industry in South Africa, Chiume died at Garden City Hospital Tuesday, (6 August 2024), at the age of 72.
Chiume, whose ailment was not disclosed, was a part of the star-studded cast for Marvel’s superhero movie, Black Panther, which included Oscar winners Lupita Nyong’o and Forest Whitaker, as well as Angela Basset, Michael B Jordan, and Chadwick Boseman.
Chiume also acted in Black is King and Blessers. On television, she appeared in Zone 14, Rhythm City, and Gomora.
In 2022, Chiume was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 16th South African Film and Television Awards.
