‘He fought a good fight,’ says family of actor Luzuko Nteleko

The South African entertainment industry is mourning the death of actor Luzuko Nteleko, whose demise was announced by his sister, Nomsa Nteleko, in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

“How do we even begin Ndlovu …Dear God  #RIPLuzukoNteleko,” Nomsa said on Twitter.

How do we even begin Ndlovu 🐘…Dear God 💔 #RIPLuzukoNteleko

— Nomsa Liv Nteleko 🐘✨👑 (@NNteleko) June 22, 2021

According to a statement by the family, Luzuko was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer in 2019.

“He fought a good fight until he met his untimely death on the 21st of June 2021,” they said.

“We are deeply saddened and hurt by his passing. Luzuko was love personified. He was peace, courage and strength.”

Luzuko was vocal about his battle with cancer in 2019. At the time, he said the doctors had given him only six months to live. However, the actor won the battle at the time, in what his sister called a miraculous recovery.

 

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The family said they would communicate the funeral arrangements in due time.

“May friends and loved ones be comforted in the fact that his spirit will continue to be with us.”

Luzuko was famous for his roles on Streets of Mangaung, Mfolozi Street, Isidingo, Ambitions, Keeping Score, Ring of Lies, Mfolozi Street and Zone 14.

Condolences have been pouring in since the actor’s death.

RIP: Actor Luzuko Nteleko has passed

He was just 36 years old. 💔#RIPLuzukoNteleko pic.twitter.com/STMFLCKzb9

— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) June 21, 2021

Each day, we lose one. Each day. He has taken a special part of the art with him. Only a few will understand 💔😭. Go well mntase💔. #RIPLuzukoNteleko pic.twitter.com/nuzX5M9bdq

— Thembisa Liyema Nxumalo (@tembisanxumalo) June 21, 2021

Yoooh King 😢. I'm lost for words after such a great fight you pulled aaah mfe2. The forever generous great smiling lion 🕊️🕊️🕊️ #RIPLuzukoNteleko pic.twitter.com/ecPYRLCsfm

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I remember how hard we laughed at these pictures of you. I don’t know why I kept them. Rest in peace. #RIPLuzukoNteleko pic.twitter.com/SJX67H0Is0

— Nthabi Tau (@NthabiTau) June 22, 2021

It is with great to announce the passing of actor & director Luzuko S'phelo Nteleko.

The thespian has starred on TV shows like Isidingo, Ambitious, Streets of Mangaung,Single Galz. Ring of Lies & Zone 14.

Rest in eternal peace 🕊🕯#RIPLuzukoNteleko pic.twitter.com/iYE8YSvPCg

— #CherryFilmFestival 🍒 (@CherryFilmFest) June 22, 2021

#RIPLuzukoNteleko pic.twitter.com/i04xytEgXj

— Relebogile Mabotja (@RelebogileM) June 22, 2021