Actress and comedian Lebohang “Lettie” Mpyana, beloved by many for her remarkable talents, has tragically died at the age of 34.
Her family has shared the heartbreaking news, confirming that she died on Wednesday after bravely battling a short illness. Lebogang’s contributions to the world of entertainment will be remembered and cherished by fans and colleagues alike.
“It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our daughter Lebogang Mpyana. Lebo died after a short illness. We ask that you keep us in your thoughts and prayers in this time of bereavement. Memorial service and funeral details will follow,” the family said.
In DiepCity, she portrayed the role of Khelina, a confident and cheerful wife to Ringtone. Her co-stars in the series included celebrated actors such as Dawn Thandeka King, Mduduzi Mabaso, Sonia Mbele, and Hamilton Dlamini.
Give her any role she will kill it.
Lebogang “Lettie” Mpyana AKA Khelina from Diep City 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/mzT1cFlXle
— ƃuɐuǝsʇ ǝʞ oɯ ɐuoɐɥ (@eyezak015) November 1, 2023
Messages of condolences have been pouring in on social media following the news of her death.
She executed the #khelina character properly
Rest eazy #RIPLEBOGANG
pic.twitter.com/ZMNFZckEsv— Rodney (@JustAPunter_ZA) November 2, 2023
We lost a real one limpopians 😪😪 #RIPLEBOGANG pic.twitter.com/JYjxOQUCz9
— TWAR____SA® 🇿🇦 (@TwaRSA26) November 2, 2023
Sorry! 😭💔🕊️🙏🏽❤️🤣 #RIPLEBOGANG pic.twitter.com/m9QRTiR3UO
— Mike Zondile Sathura (@mikezondile) November 2, 2023
This hurts 💔😢😭 … May your soul rest in peace 🕊️#Khelina #RiPLebogang #lettieMpyana pic.twitter.com/OQN8FbZsGc
— The Divine Style (@DivineDudu) November 2, 2023
Compiled by Betha Madhomu
