‘Black Panther’ actor and Beyoncé collaborator Connie Chiume dies aged 72

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Black Panther actor and Beyoncé collaborator Connie Chiume has died, aged 72.The actor’s family announced the news in a statement on Instagram yesterday (August 6), writing: “The Chiume Family regrets to inform you of the passing of the internationally acclaimed award-winning actress Connie Chiume.“Connie Chiume, 72, passed on at Garden City Hospital today on 6 August 2024.

The Family asks for privacy during this difficult period. The family will communicate further details.”A post shared by Connie Chiume (@conniechiume)A post shared by Connie Chiume (@conniechiume) Her son Nongelo Chiume told TV broadcaster Newzroom Afrika: “She was admitted for a medical procedure.

She was recovering well but unfortunately today we then got the news of her passing.He continued: “We are proud to be her children, I think she left us a beautiful legacy and the work she has done, not only for her children and family but for the community and the country at large.“Connie was one of the most notable icons coming from South Africa and her work on activism with HIV and Aids programmes, gender-based violence, those are all things we take inspiration from.

We look forward to continuing her legacy as her children.”He added: “She was a very ambitious person. A hard-worker, a visionary.