Busisiwe Lurayi, the South African star of the Netflix comedy series “How to Ruin Christmas,” has died.
TshisaLIVE confirmed the news on Monday through her agency, Eye Media Artists, who posted a statement from the family on social media.
The SABC is saddened by the untimely passing of the stage & screen actress Busisiwe Lurayi. She will be remembered for her talent and commitment to the craft.
— SABC (@SABCPortal) July 11, 2022
Condolences to the Lurayi family, friends and fans.#RIPBusiLurayi
Image: Instagram / busi_lurayi pic.twitter.com/3sem5NSFj7
Agency owner Brian Makau and his manager confirmed this to TshisaLIVE, with a statement that read;
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Busisiwe Lurayi. Busisiwe died suddenly and was pronounced dead at her home on Sunday.”
The family said the cause of death was unknown as they awaited the autopsy report. However, they asked for time and space to process the tragic news.
OFFICIAL MEDIA STATEMENT: Family of Busisiwe Lurayi #RIPBusiLurayi pic.twitter.com/E1GpkzJMYf
— Clive Morris Productions (@CMPTVee) July 11, 2022

“We humbly ask that you, as a family, allow us to accept this tragic news. Thank you for your support thus far.”
Busisiwe is best known for her role as Phumzile on the SABC1 sitcom City Ses’la (2005-2006 and again in 2010) and its spin-off series Ses’Top La.
In 2006, she won the first SA Film and Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Comedy for her role as Phumzile.
Many will remember Busisiwe for his brilliant portrayal of Tumi Sello in How to Ruin Christmas.

Mzansi Magic would like to extend its deepest heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Busisiwe Lurayi. The talented thespian has immensely contributed to the television and film industry. It is a great loss to the arts industry. Lala ngoxolo ndlovukazi. 🙏#RIPBusiLurayi pic.twitter.com/fm37kkW05N
— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) July 11, 2022
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