Nas Hoosen: Lithapo and Isono Scriptwriter Sadly Passes Away at 32

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 3:50 PM by Kelly Lippke

- Nas Hoosen, a cartoonist and screenwriter for TV favourites Lithapo and Isono, has passed away at the age of 32

- The creative reportedly succumbed to complications after he contracted Covid-19

- Stars and collaborators in the entertainment industry took to social media to mourn the loss of their talented colleague

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Nas Hoosen, a cartoonist and screenwriter for some of Mzansi's favourite TV shows, has passed away.

The creative reportedly passed on after a battle with Covid-19 and succumbed to complications he suffered after contracting the virus.

Mr Hoosen tragically passed at the age of 32 and friends and industry colleagues took to social media to mourn his death.

Nas Hoosen: Lithapo and Isono scriptwriter sadly passes away at 32 — Nas Hoosen, a screenwriter on Lithapo and Isono, has sadly passed away at 32 from Covid-19 complications. Images: @naswho
Source: Twitter

The last post on Nas Hoosen's Instagram page became flooded with people sending their respects and wishing him peace.

Maps Maponyane wrote:

@mmaponyane: "Damnit, you're going to be missed Nas"

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Others added their messages and expressed how much they would be missing the artist and screenwriter:

@psycadillo: "To say I'm in shock would be an understatement. Thanks for the talks and musings friend, you'll be missed by so so many"

@amrsingh: "Your kind heart and immense talent has left a gaping hole. I hope you’ve found peace, friend."

Nas's sister responded to the messages and said she was grateful to all those who had sent through condolences:

@windfall.emotionalwellness: "Thank you everyone who has posted a message here for Nas. I am his sister. He was so blessed to be loved by so many. He will forever be loved and cherished."

Nas Hoosen was one of the 2018 Mail & Guardian's 200 Young South Africans honourees and is a talent whose absence will surely be felt.

Briefly.co.za has been reporting on the losses experienced by the entertainment industry and reported on when the actress Lindiwe Thembekani Ndlovu passed away.

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Mzansi social media users have continued to send their heartfelt condolences to her friends and family following the veteran Thespian's death on Monday, 11 January. The SAFTA award-winning actress died in her home, according to a statement released by her agency, Gaenor Artist Management:

"What we will remember most is her love and unwavering dedication to her friends and family. She had a larger-than-life presence that was undeniably infectious to those who loved her."

Lindiwe played many roles on TV and film. She also loved acting on stage.

"By far her greatest achievement was receiving her SAFTA award, which was presented to her by the incredible American actor Samuel L Jackson, which she received for Best Actress in a Feature Film."

The official statement doesn't mention her cause of death. Mzansi TV viewers and celebs have flooded Twitter with their tributes and messages of condolences to her friends and family. Check out some of them below: