Sou​​th African Actor and Dancer Sibusiso Radebe Is Dead

The star, best known for his roles on Backstage, Home Affairs and Gaz’lam, was diagnosed with cancer in late 2018 and spent much of last year undergoing chemotherapy.
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South African television, theatre actor and dancer Sibusisio Radebe has passed away at the age of 37, following a battle with cancer. 

Family, close friends and his manager Wesley Mark Gainer, have confirmed the news of the young talent having passed away following a two-year battle with cancer.

The star, best known for his roles on Backstage, Home Affairs and Gaz’lam, was diagnosed with cancer in late 2018 and spent much of last year undergoing chemotherapy.

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His death came as a shock to many, and Wesley said those close to the star were heartbroken by his death.

One of those is former child star Thobi Mkhwanazi, who shared a throwback picture of her with Sibusiso when they were younger, and said she was heartbroken to have lost two friends in two months.  

“To have lost both Crazy Lu and Sbu, my former X-Attitude colleagues, both in a space of two months, is absolutely heartbreak, to say the least. You may be gone but never forgotten. Heaven has gained another angel.”

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    Favour Itua is a dynamic sports journalist with over 13 years of experience in writing and broadcasting. Currently a sports presenter and writer at News Central TV, he delivers powerful sports narratives and covers major tournaments for a pan-African audience.

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