34-Yr-Old South African Actress, Shoki Mokgapa Commits Suicide After Battle With Depression

Date: 28-09-2018 11:38 am (5 years ago) | Author: CLARA JANCITA
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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.
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“After a long struggle with clinical depression she took her life on Tuesday 25th of September at the age of 34. She was a brave woman who had been seeking help but the disease proved to be stronger than she was,”
read part of the statement.

The statement went on to add that those close to Shoki are grateful for the overwhelming love they’ve received since her death.
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“Her family and friends appreciate all the love extended to them from her peers and fans.”


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.


Posted: at 28-09-2018 11:38 AM (5 years ago) | Hero
- crocatum at 28-09-2018 12:04 PM (5 years ago)
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 Depression is real, and it can be treated, first recognize the signs, second, talk about it, talk to someone that understands, third, appreciate the simple things, it could be music, it could be nature, it could be a hobby, it could be someone, it could even be a pet, lol.
Posted: at 28-09-2018 12:04 PM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- crocatum at 28-09-2018 12:07 PM (5 years ago)
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VEry important is our outlook and expectations in life and how it affects how we interpret life event, as children, we should create time to be carefree and do not make a big deal about life events, instead choose to remain grateful and happy, this could even be better when you surround yourselves with happy people.
Posted: at 28-09-2018 12:07 PM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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