Patrick Shai cause of death confirmed, wife found his body
- The news that Patrick Shai had passed away took many by surprise and had people questioning what had happened
- Reports allege that Patrick Shai had taken his own life and speculation on social media points towards online harassment
- According to SAPS communications, Shai's wife Mmasechaba Mmasechaba Shaifound his body, the Shai family have not released any more information at this stage
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Yesterday, South Africa learned that Patrick Shai had tragically passed away. Rumour swirled around social media speculating on how he died with many alleging that he took his own life.
However, the Shai family has stated that they were not ready to release more information but confirmed the actor's death through a statement via the family's spokesperson Amogelang Mmusi.
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TimesLIVE claims to have SAPS communications that allege the hair took his own life and that his wife Mmasechaba Shai found his body "hanging".
Mmasechaba had stayed by Patrick Shai since they married when she was just 17-years-old. She stuck by his side despite his alleged abuse of her.
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He allegedly turned a corner in 2016 and sought out help when he saw the error of his ways and she praised him for his efforts.
Patrick Shai had become the target for online harassment following a heated exchange between himself and Cassper Nyovest. The South African has reported that Patrick had apologised in a statement.
However, social media users have taken to the internet and have turned on Cassper, claiming that his actions allegedly played a role in Patrick's death.
"God forbid": Cassper Nyovest reacts to the news of Patrick Shai's death
In similar news, Cassper Nyovest did not post a long reaction to the news that veteran actor Patrick Shai had passed away.
One can only speculate on Cassper's intention but some of his followers have suggested that if he said any more people might interpret his words the wrong way.
The two had recently exchanged words in a heated argument on social media and Shai had apologised for some of his words that were directed towards Cassper's mother.
Veteran actor Patrick Shai has passed away, social media reacts
Earlier, Briefly News reported veteran actor Patrick Shai has tragically passed away. His family have confirmed that he died on Saturday morning.
His fans remember him for his roles in Generations, Soul City and Zero Tolerance.
Recently he made the news after he exchanged a war of words between himself and Cassper Nyovest ahead of their boxing match.
Shai said some unkind words about Cassper's mom resulting in the rapper withdrawing from the exhibition match.
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