Veteran actor Patrick Shai has sadly passed away as his family released a statement on Saturday afternoon.
The latest news of Veteran actor Patrick Shai passing away has saddened his entire fanbase. The family member of Shai confirmed the news of his demise through a statement on Saturday afternoon.
Shai had a 30-year long career in the TV industry and has appeared in several roles. Over the years, he has gathered a huge fan base with his amazing performance on-screen. In the recent week, one of his videos challenging rapper Cassper Nyovest for a boxing match was going viral.
After the video, he was under fire for using inappropriate language in a video. On Tuesday, he released a public apology to the rapper and everyone who got offended by his remarks.
How Old Was Patrick Shai Age When He Died?
Patrick Shai died at the age of 65, on the morning of Jan 22nd, 2022 as per the statement released from his family. Along with the news, they have also asked for privacy and time to process the painful process.
The veteran actor Shai is mostly known for his roles in Soul City, Generation, and Zero Tolerance. Shai is also a nominee for a 2014 Safta for the category Best Supporting Actor for his role in Skeem Samm.
In addition, he also got the nomination in 2018 for his role of Jacob Moloi in 7de Laan. One of his most recent roles was reuniting with Sebogodi on-screen to play the role of Mr. Pasha on 1 Magic’s The River.
Meet Patrick Shai Wife Mmasechaba Shai And Family
Patrick Shai was married to his wife Mmasechaba Shai and they had a family of four together with their two children.
Back in 2016, Mrs. Shai made headlines when she revealed she spent decades living in a fear of her husband. She also mentioned she was grateful to God that Patrick was a changed man by then.
He later became the man Mmasechaba fell in love with, in her younger days. At the time, she remembered a very dark time in her life. In addition, she explained that the abuse started when Shai’s acting career took off.
She never talked about the abuse because of fear. Things changed when he got cast in the popular drama series Soul City in the role of an abuser. He realized himself and went for counseling. He then started giving motivational speeches about abuse.
Patrick also started a non-government organization to help abusive men called Khuluma Ndoda.
Patrick Shai Death Cause: How Did He Die?
According to Sunday World, Patrick Shai had committed suicide and his family is maintaining privacy at the time so further details are unknown.
The reports regarding his death have yet to come. Family spokesperson Amogelang Mmusi revealed that the family was not ready to confirm the cause at the time.
The family mourning his sudden demise may talk more about it later. As of now, they have asked for privacy in this painful time.
Patrick Shai Net Worth Revealed As The Actor Passed Away
The estimated net worth of the veteran actor is around $18 million. Shai who passed away Saturday morning achieved huge fame in his career of 30 years.
Shai was also one of the founding members of Free Film Makers of South Africa. He was active in the entertainment industry from 1986 to 2022. Shai started his career as a dancer at a Safari Ranch.