Connie Chiume: South African TV star dies aged 72

The multi-award-winning actress starred in several South African TV shows and became a household name.

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The multi-award-winning actress starred in several South African TV shows including Rhythm City, Zone 14 and most recently, Gomora.

Chiume was a trained teacher but later became a household name on mainstream television.

She died at a Johannesburg hospital on Tuesday afternoon, a short family statement said.

"The Chiume family regrets to inform you of the passing of the internationally acclaimed award-winning actress Connie Chiume," the statement said.

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