Actress Rami Chuene on the passing of Connie Chiume

Veteran actress, Connie Chiume, has died, aged 72.

Family members have posted a short statement on her Instagram account. Chiume passed away at Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg.

The internationally-acclaimed actress was part of the Black Panther franchise, and local telenovela, Gomora.

Actress Rami Chuene joins me now

[topiepo]

I'm shook and heart broken 😭, RIP Mam Connie 🕊🕊🕊. We will miss you dearly

[nandiphanonkwelo]

May her talented soul rest in peace. She was definitely a legend😢

[masentlejiyane]

Wow the best actress ever, in our history of acting industry

[yemu-voixchanson]

😢😢😢😢 Rip Mam Connie! You were truly a treasure❤

[kholekabahlekazi]

So soo Sad oh wow she was looking younger than her age😢😢 RIP Mom Connie you will always be missed

[LeratoTukisi-gltx]

Sad news indeed may her soul rest in peace mom Connie 🕊️💔

[sibusisoqwabe]

It's a tremendous lost for SA. RIP mama we love you u will always remembered 😢

[PulaneRakhomo]

Heart broken indeed 💔😭 rest easy Ma 💔😭😭

[maureensekonyane]

May her beautiful soul rest in peace and rise in glory. 😢😢

[GraceRantsieng]

What a lovely soul condolences to the family

[neoolengwanaeng]

Unbelievably shocking😢 I mean she was still so vibrant and alive 😢
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May her Soul find Peaceful and Eternal Rest❤

[trishngobeni]

Rest in peace mam Connie condolences to the family

[DanielPhologa]

Best actor of note.May her soul rest in peace.

[lesterkjack]

Ow man! It's hard to believe.we love her so much.

[AishaMwamalopa-zyiv]

Am shocked too❤❤❤May your beautiful soul rest peacefully Mama Connie🕊️🕊️🕊️

[zwakelemyeni]

Ahh this is really sad😢...Rest well Mam Connie🙏

[atashyamokheth]

Rest in peace Mama, you will always be remembered ❤🕊🕊

[Fatima-ktl]

Zimbabwe and South Africa have both lost ♥️ rest in peace mama

[mfunekomnyani]

I thought she was going to say they are related. Bayafana, both black beauties.

[mrs.bongiwezulu]

Wow, my soul said amen to that testimony about Mam Connie, sincere, Mam Connie was so sincere. Deepest condolences to the family, entertainment industry and all loved ones. Sisi Rami, well said indeed and I can see how touching, condolences to you too dear🤗