LGBTIQ+ community grieves as Lumko Johnson passes away
mambaonline.comSouth Africa’s queer community is remembering vibrant actor, producer and former Yo-TV presenter Lumko ‘Johnson’ Leqela who has died at the age of 32. The shocking news was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by YFM, where Johnson worked as a radio producer.
The news was also confirmed by their devastated family. “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the untimely passing of our beloved Lumko ‘Johnson’ Leqela.
They departed on the 14th of September 2022 following a short hospitalization,” said the family. “This is a gut-wrenching loss to the Leqela family, their loved ones, the LGBTQIA+ community and ultimately to the South African broadcast and television community.” “Lumko lived a life filled with purpose and authenticity.
As we process this shock as a community, let us remember their light in this world,” added Johnson’s family. Lumko first entered the public realm as a young teenager on the popular SABC 1 YoTV platform.
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