Well-known South African musician, actor, and director Timmy “Ngqungqumbana” Kwebulana has died.
A statement shared by the family confirmed he died on Thursday after a short illness.
“It is with sadness that the Kwebulana family officially announces the passing of long-time musician, actor, and director, Mr Timmy Kwebulana, on the evening of September 19 after a short illness. We give thanks for his life and all his contributions to us as a family and the arts and entertainment industry for almost six decades,” read the statement.
Actor and reality TV star Phila Madlingozi is among the celebrities who have taken to their timeline to share tributes to the artist.
RIP RHADEBE!! We are losing them to God. Musician, actor and director TIMMY KWEBULANA has passed on. #FREEPHILA pic.twitter.com/VXJhry0mKm
— FREEPHILA (@PhilaMadlingozi) September 20, 2024
Wow 2024 May the Great Soul of actor, singer and drummer Timmy Hlubi Khwebulana Rest In Peace and Power another loss to our arts
2024 keeps on taking the good pic.twitter.com/ZA3RnythWj
— The-General (@SihleTGeneral10) September 20, 2024
-TL
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