Busisiwe Lurayi, the star of the Netflix comedy series How to Ruin Christmas, has died.

The renowned South African actress was found dead on Sunday, July 10, at her home, and the news was confirmed via her agency, Eye Media Artists, on Monday, July 11.

The agency shared a family statement to Instagram..

 

 

The reason for her death has not been revealed.

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South African stars and the general public have been pouring out the hearts on social media for the late actress.

What a great great loss! #RIPBusiLurayi 💔 pic.twitter.com/wQGCgFUG80

— Terry Pheto (@TerryPheto) July 11, 2022

RIP: Busi Lurayi

The prolific Stage & Screen ctress has passed on. #RIPBusiLurayi pic.twitter.com/Jtje4Efqfj

— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) July 11, 2022

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The South African entertainment industry is in some very dark times 😔#RIPBusiLurayi

— MJ Wemoto 🔥🇿🇼 | NFTer (@MJWemoto) July 11, 2022

Rest in Power 👑

We are deeply saddened by the passing of award-winning stage and screen actor Busi Lurayi. We will hold onto the laughs, the beauty and all the moments of joy she brought us. #RIPBusiLurayi #HowToRuinChristmas pic.twitter.com/ARLg0QkYyi

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— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) July 11, 2022

Busi starred in TV shows like City Ses’La, Sokhulu and Partners, Wild At Heart and most recently on Netflix Original How To Ruin Christmas. Fans from all over the world have gone on Twitter to mourn her.