Veteran actor David Phetoe has died

 

 

By Jessica Levitt, Chrizelda Kekana, Kyle Zeeman and Karishma Thakurdin

 

 

Actor and director David Phetoe has died.
Image: Gallo Images / Sowetan / Bongani Mnguni

The family of David Phetoe has confirmed to TshisaLIVE that the veteran actor has died.

His son, Eugene Phetoe, told TshisaLIVE the 85-year-old actor had been ill and was in hospital when he died.

"He was sick at home and we took him to hospital. He died this afternoon," he said.

Eugene said when the family went to visit the iconic stage actor, they were told they had just missed him taking his last breath. 

He was most popular for his character, Paul Moroka on Generations. He was one of the members of the original cast of the soapie.  Phetoe has become known in the industry for his mentorship of actors including Sello Maake ka Ncube.

Tributes from industry colleagues and fans have already started pouring in.

RIP to actor David Phetoe who was known for his many roles throughout his acting career, including his role as Paul Moroka on Generations. David Phetoe's passing was announced earlier this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/K1zK5mPBx4

— Mamnyamande (@thwala_mpho) February 1, 2018

'2018 slaughter year of legends? Mercy nd long life for our legends. R.I.P. Ntate David Phetoe (the original Mr Moroka, ntatemogolo a Mazwi) pic.twitter.com/m7x1ZWKMxO

— Tumelo lephogole (@Tumi_Lephogole) February 1, 2018

 

Sinelizwi Zondani

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Feb 1, 2018

Just in: Veteran actor David Phetoe has recently passed away. May his soul Rest in peace. #RIPDavidPhetoe

Sinelizwi Zondani

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David Phetoe is an actor, known for Master of Dragonard Hill (1987), Cry, the Beloved Country (1995) and Dragonard (1987). #RIPDavidPheteo

4:54 PM · Feb 1, 2018

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ScottyLloyd

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South African legendary Actor has passed on Ntate David Phetoe may your soul Rest In Peace.

4:51 PM · Feb 1, 2018

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