South African actress Busisiwe Lurayi has suffered an untimely death. The 36-year-old has been pronounced dead on July 11, 2022.
Lurayi was known for many movies like How to Ruin Christmas (2020), Vutha Dr. Lungile Asumadu (2020), ER Sittina (2006), and Wild at Heart (2006), as per IMDB. Her role as Phumzile on SABC1’s City Ses’la is considered as of her life-changing works. Moreover, she is a SAFTA winner and a fashion icon. Besides acting, she made her name as a speaker, voice-over artist, and influencer. Her untimely passing has left her followers in sorrow.
How Did Busisiwe Lurayi Die? Death Cause
Busisiwe Lurayi’s death is still under investigation. Until then the circumstances surrounding her demise have not been released.
According to the released statement by her family, she died in her house on Sunday, July 2022. The death was sudden and unexpected.
The family statement clearly notes the reason for her demise is still unknown. However, the autopsy result will soon provide new details.
At the end of the statement, the family has requested support from all her fans. They have demanded privacy at the time and the news information will be released very soon.
The popular South African actress was only 36 years of age. She was a native of Thembisa, Ekhuruleni.
Obituary: Twitter Tributes Poured For Actress Busi Lurayi
Fans are very sad to know that Busisiwe Lurayi is more in the world. It has been big-hitting news heard on Monday morning. FOllowing which netizens have expressed provided tributes to her under “#RIPBusiLurayi”
@Preezlie says: “Busisiwe Lurayi was an amazing talent. May she rest.”
Another fan of Lurayi, Mike Zondile Sathura, tweets: “Busisiwe Lurayi was so talented pls; Top tier Actress! unmatched #RIPBusiLurayi”
@SimmyFreddie has tweeted: “BREAKING: Television actress Busisiwe Lurayi has died. According to the statement, she died in her house on Sunday. The reason for her death is still unknown. Lurayi, who’s a SAFTA winner, appeared in numerous films such as Sokhulu & Partners and Ses’Top La.”
One fan @InMyOpiniyoni writes: “On the passing of Busisiwe Lurayi. Busi did a Stirling job at uplifting the SA arts industry. She was a phenomenal actress who applied herself to every role, ultimately entertaining South Africans, effortlessly. She will be missed, on and off-screen. May she rest in peace”
Who Is Busisiwe Lurayi’s Husband?
Mziwoxolo Qwelane and Busisiwe Lurayi dated for many years. They are now separated. However, the couple shares a daughter named Ayana.
In 2015. Qwelane had accused Busisiwe Lurayi of theft. He had dragged Lurayi to the courts, this led Lurayi to spend two nights in prison. He accused Lurayi of stealing around R400,000 and some valuable goods from his house. At the time of her death, Lurayi’s net worth is expected to be higher than $500,000.
The occupations of her parents are not known, but once the actress shared an interesting story about her family. She said she was raised alongside storytellers, thus her family happens to be her role model.
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