South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film
Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was 40 years old.
His talent agency MLA on Tuesday confirmed Chweneyagae’s death and said South Africa had lost one of its “most gifted and beloved actors”.
“His passion for empowering the next generation of artists will remain integral to his legacy,” MLA’s CEO, Nina Morris Lee, said in a statement. She gave no details about the cause of death.
Chweneyagae’s three-decade-long career spanned theatre, television and film.
Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the talented Presley Chweneyagae. One of our own ❤️💔.
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