The untimely passing of seasoned TV actress Busisiwe Lurayi has left the entire nation shocked. In a statement released by her family, the actress passed away on Sunday and many have wondered what caused her death.
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According to Sonti, Busi’s father discovered her lifeless body in her daughter’s room after she failed to return to work. “Busisiwe was excused from set due to not being well. After not returning to work, colleagues tracked down the family. Once her dad was notified he immediately went to Busisiwe’s house where he found her in her daughter's room," said Sonti.
She said the family is devastated following her untimely passing, “He called the police who summoned paramedics. Busi was declared dead at 11.15pm. The family is devastated.”
According to Brian Makau, Busi's manager, close friend, and president of Eye Media Artists agency, he and Busi recently celebrated two roles that she landed, but he had no idea that was their last conversation.
“She was like a sister. We bought flowers for each other all the time. There were moments I was upset with her, and moments where I was over the moon with her, and Thursday was one of those days, but she said she wasn't feeling well,” Brian said.
She sang her praises for being an amazing mother to her daughter Ayana. “As a mother, she was a mama bear. She installed so much etiquette into Ayana. She brought her to my place many times and she was like a little mini Busi. She was so hands-on with her."
“Busi told me she gave the industry everything she could. When she would go for a casting she would always get the role. She wouldn’t go to a casting she didn’t believe in. Every nomination she got in the SAFTAs she won. She was very sentimental about the projects she got involved in. She would say no to a lot of things. She knew what she was capable of. She presented an incredible performance all the time. She knew what challenged her and she went for those roles. Her performances were electrifying. She always performed as if it was her last,"
Several industry colleagues have paid tribute to Busi. The fierce spirit and infectious smile that Busi possessed will forever remain in Mandla N’s heart.
The actor and producer who worked with Busi on City Ses Top’La said he will forever be grateful for the lessons he learned from her. "I never expected to be writing this, especially for you Busi. We created magic together for many years, I’ll forever be grateful to you for the lessons. Your passion for the craft, your fierce spirit and your infectious smile will be dearly missed. Thank you for sharing your gift with us, the industry has truly lost a giant. Rest in power my friend #Gundiforlife."
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