Social media users have reacted with great sadness to the passing of actor, Luzuko Nteleko.
His sister, Nomsa Nteleko, confirmed the news. The cause of his death is yet to be announced. He had been battling cancer for at least two years now. He is said to have beaten it at some stage and it returned.
Luzuko’s passing hits hard hey.
He hit me up excited about his new role in Adze’s movie and so grateful at how the crew treated him on set as he was still recovering.
The way he spoke of his sister and how she was there for him made me tear up.
Oh bro ? pic.twitter.com/hsCW65dsRM
— Kgopolo ?️? (@PhilMphela) June 21, 2021
His passing broke on social media on Monday night.
#RIPLuzukoNteleko is trending on Twitter with people sending their messages of condolences and support to his family and friends.
The 36-year-old has acted in a string of series and dramas such as Isidingo, Ambitions, Keeping Score and Ring of Lies.
How do we even begin Ndlovu 🐘…Dear God 💔 #RIPLuzukoNteleko
— Nomsa Liv Nteleko 🐘✨👑 (@NNteleko) June 22, 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 (@tembisa) June 21, 2021
You definitely gave yourself to South Africans, in various characters you played. Go well brother🙏#RIPLuzukoNteleko pic.twitter.com/MXWa66QvKw
— Therry🦍 (@Bhuti_T_) June 22, 2021
The last video you shared with me 🤣
You were such a loving and gentle brother. You are loved, rest my friend. #RIPLuzukoNteleko 💛 pic.twitter.com/VoTM8Lmv45
— Social Angel (@Social_Angel) June 22, 2021
This is Heartbreaking 💔 waking up to such sad news.
Strength to your Friends and Family 🙏🏾❤️🖤❤️Rest in Power Luzuko Nteleko. #RIPLuzukoNteleko pic.twitter.com/iuUCWrhRPN
— Sizwe Mabaso 🖤💚💛👑 (@KingMntungwa) June 22, 2021
💔Rest in peace… sending condolences to his family 😫 #RIPLuzukoNteleko pic.twitter.com/3UHyJwNlUR
— Collin Cele (@CollinCele2) June 22, 2021
Learning of Luzuko's death and I'm in disbelief, one of the sweetest, calm and God fearing guy I've ever met. May his soul rest in peace.
Heaven has gained an angel 🕊🕊 #RIPLuzukoNteleko
— Mhana Uri (@Funo_Mud) June 22, 2021
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