Following the tragic death of former Ses’Top La and How To Ruin Christmas actress Busi Lurayi, the entertainment community is once more in grief.
Busi Lurayi’s family has confirmed her passing, according to a message that has been making the rounds on social media.
Lurayi made various productions, including the remake of Sarafina and the Netflix comedy How to Ruin Christmas! How to Ruin Christmas: The Baby Shower is presently in development, according to a June Netflix statement.
Actress Busi Lurayi Passed Away At 36
Actress Busi Lurayi from How to Ruin Christmas passed away in her Johannesburg home. She was only 36 when she died.
In a statement, Busi’s management group, Eye Media Artists Agency, acknowledged her passing but said they had not yet determined the cause of death.
“We are very sorry to inform you that our dear Busisiwe Lurayi has passed away. According to the statement, on Sunday, July 10, 2022, Busisiwe died unexpectedly and was declared dead at her home by medical personnel.
“While we wait for the autopsy report results, the cause of her death is still unknown.”
The organization respectfully asks that people give the family time to process the devastating news before speaking out.
Who Was Tumi From How To Ruin Christmas?
Busi Lurayi portrayed Tumi in the comedy film How to Ruin Christmas, who breaks up her sister’s wedding when she returns home for the holidays.
She is well known for her leading role as Phumzile in the SABC1 sitcom City Ses’la & its spin-off series Ses’ Top La. The SAFTA-winning actress has a long list of credits, including one where she played the part of Sittina in the hospital drama ER in the episode “There Are No Angels Here.”
In the SABC1 series Sokhulu and Partners, she portrayed the lead character of Winnie Molepo, a lawyer who works for the Sokhulu brothers.
In 2011, she joined Generations in the character of Swazi Lukhele, a socialite wife who was married to David Lukhele but was in the process of divorcing him. The actress played the head of the inept government department of Social Impact and Empowerment Strategy in the Mzansi Magic sitcom S.I.E.S.
What Happened To Busi Lurayi?
The public and celebrities have sent their sympathies to her family and paid respect to Basi Lurayi as she is no more. Her cause of death is still unknown, and the family is currently awaiting the autopsy report.
Her death comes after the industry laments the passing of rapper Tumi Tladi, real name Itumeleng George Tladi. His family acknowledged his untimely death in a statement.
Everyone in the entertainment world, including her family, friends, and coworkers, adored Busi. May her soul rest in peace.