Local actor, Social entrepreneur, singer and artist, Nkokheli Oros Mampofu dramatically exited SABC1's Skeem Saam following his death scene on Friday. His sudden death on the soapie has left his loving fans devastated to an extent that one of them allegedly committed suicide.
It is alleged that the young girl, whose name remains anonymous for discretion purpose, wrote a suicide note in which she states how her life would be incomplete without seeing her favourite actor on TV.
Oros, who is best known for his role as ‘‘Jama'’ on the soapie posted a notice on his Facebook page saying he wasn't sure if the rumours were true or not but he sends his deepest condolences to the family.
‘’ IMPORTANT NOTICE
I can't be certain about the news of the passing of a young lady in the Eastern Cape… If this is true I send my heart felt condolences to the family and friends effected by this tragedy.
It's is important to realise that we are actors, story tellers and our objective as artists is to envoke dialogue & tackle social issues. I am moved by the endless well of love I have recieved, and I can't express the level of gratitude I feel for all the love. Keep loving us but on the same note, please grow with us. Evolve with us and express your concerns & issues responsibly so we grow together as I continue on my Acting journey.
Keep running with Me… 😔ðŸ™ðŸ¾’’ Oros wrote.
We at EntertainmentSA send our outmost condolences to the family of the young girl, and would also like to advise all the other gossip lovers that suicide is only a permanent solution for a temporal problem, say no to suicide.
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