Black Panther Actress Connie Chiume Dies At 72

Black Panther Actress Connie Chiume Dies At 72



Connie Chiume, a well-known South African actress who starred in the hugely successful film Black Panther, has passed away.

She was seventy-two years old.

On August 6, 2024, a Tuesday, Chiume passed away in Johannesburg's Garden City Hospital.

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The actress's family sought privacy as they grieve the enormous loss in a statement posted on her Instagram profile on Tuesday, confirming her death.





The statement reads, “The Chiume Family regrets to inform you of the passing of the internationally acclaimed award-winning actress Connie Chiume.

“Connie Chiume, 72, passed on at Garden City Hospital today August 6, 2024. The family will communicate further details and ask for privacy during this difficult period.”

“Our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of multi-award winning and legendary actress Connie Chiume. Her outstanding work will always be remembered,” the South African Government said.

Over the course of her multi-decade career, Chiume appeared in a number of hit TV series, including Yizo Yizo, Zone 14, Rhythm City, Housekeepers, and Mohlolohadi, which helped make her a household figure.

Her performance in Black Panther and its follow-up, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, have left a lasting impression on the world stage. 

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