Shoki Mokgapa, an award-winning South African actress, has died by suicide.
According to Repoters, the actress’ management on Thursday afternoon confirmed that she took her own life after a lengthy battle with clinical depression.
The statement went on to add that those close to Shoki are grateful for the overwhelming love they’ve received since her death.
The date and time of the funeral Shoki’s funeral is yet to be decided, however, a memorial is scheduled for Tuesday October 2 at the Market Theatre.
Shoki stole the hearts of audiences as Rachel in the Afrikaans language film Sink.
This role earned her a Safta award in 2017 for Best Actress in a Feature Film. She is the first non-Afrikaans speaking actress to win a Silwerskermfees for Best Actress for the same role.
Meanwhile ever since news of Shoki’s death emerged there has been an outpouring of tributes from peers and fans.
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