Louis van Niekerk

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Legendary actor Louis van Niekerk has died (Independent Online)

The veteran actor succumbed to a short illness on Tuesday, February 7 around 5.15pm at the Netcare Milpark Hospital, Johannesburg.

“For decades he was actively involved in the TBF. “He was a man who loved his family. He didn’t believe in the ‘celebrity’ nonsense. He was able to engage with his audience, which is a rare quality these days. He was versatile in both classic Shakespearean and modern roles. “A short while ago he became ill, but was well taken care off by his doctor at Netcare Milpark Hospital.

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Veteran South African actor Louis van Niekerk has died (News24)

"It's with deep sorrow that we heard tonight of Louis van Niekerk's death," the statement on Facebook reads. "Sincere condolences to all his family, friends and ...

He was best known for his role as Uncle Festus in the popular kykNET soapie Getroud Met Rugby, which was cancelled in 2022 after 14 years on the air. A big tree fell today." Our culture and arts are poorer.

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Veteran Afrikaans actor Louis van Niekerk dies (Jacaranda FM)

NvR Management confirmed the actor's death in a statement on Tuesday saying: “It's with deep sorrow that we heard tonight of Louis van Niekerk's death.

The iconic van Niekerk worked in film, television, movies, and as a theatre director. A big tree fell today." Our culture and arts are poorer.

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Veteran Afrikaans actor Louis van Niekerk passes on (Algoa FM)

Esteemed South African actor Louis van Niekerk has died at the age of 87. Advertisement. Scroll to continue. NvR Management confirmed the actor's death in a ...

The iconic van Niekerk worked in film, television, movies, and as a theatre director. A big tree fell today." Our culture and arts are poorer.

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