The South African entertainment industry has lost yet one of theirs, award-winning actress Busi Lurayi.
Tributes poured in following the passing of the actress while some shared their experiences. Her agency, Eye Media Artist’s statement, read that the medical personnel declared Lurayi dead at her residence.
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“The reason for the death is still unknown as we await the results of the autopsy report,” the statement added. “We humbly request that you allow us, as the family, to come to terms with this tragic news. We thank you for the support that has been given so far, and we will provide further information as soon as it has been made available.”
Rest in perfect paradise🕯🕊
Busi Lurayi was South African actress best known for her role as the
adventurous Tumi Sello on the Netflix How to ruin Christmas, Lurayi has also been on the SABC1 sitcom City Ses'la, Sokhulu & Partners just to name a few.#RipBusiLurayi pic.twitter.com/G5eCk0ckO9— #CherryFilmFestival 🍒 (@CherryFilmFest) July 11, 2022
I liked her English on Ses Top La 😂😂
Goodnight Busi Lurayi 💔
Condolences to the family and friends #RIPBusiLurayi pic.twitter.com/pDZw3hOgru
— .🇿🇦🇮🇱🇿🇦🇮🇱🇿🇦🇮🇱🇿🇦🇮🇱🇿🇦🇮🇱 (@NkosinatiMagwa) July 11, 2022
Rest in Power 👑
We are deeply saddened by the passing of award-winning stage and screen actor Busi Lurayi. We will hold onto the laughs, the beauty and all the moments of joy she brought us. #RIPBusiLurayi #HowToRuinChristmas pic.twitter.com/ARLg0QkYyi
— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) July 11, 2022
I’m really really shattered about Busi Lurayi, she was one of my fave South African actresses 😔
— mpumz (@_Mpumz) July 11, 2022
I cannot believe that, at age 35 Busi Lurayi is gone 💔💔💔
May her soul rest in peace 🕊🕊🕊 pic.twitter.com/zPCXeOvp0E
— Mrs Noma 🔆 (@MrsNoma) July 11, 2022
What an injustice. #BusiLurayi is the FLAME that caught my eye and lured me to the artistic fire that is How to Ruin Christmas.
All loss is painful, but to have such a bright light snuffed out at just 35, as her star was cresting, seems deeply unfair. 🥺💔#RIPBusiLurayi pic.twitter.com/gok0nnEt6G
— Refilwe Moloto (@RefilWest) July 11, 2022
