‘The Estate’: Siyanda Sesimani’s Girlfriend Pens Emotional Tribute, Letter Read at Star’s Memorial Service

‘The Estate’: Siyanda Sesimani’s Girlfriend Pens Emotional Tribute, Letter Read at Star’s Memorial Service

  • Siyanda Sesimani's girlfriend, Lerato, penned an emotional tribute which was read at the late actor's memorial service on Thursday, 17 March
  • The Estate star passed away last week after spending days fighting for his life in hospital following a bloody burglary at his home in Meredale
  • In a touching letter that was read during the memorial of the talented thespian, Lerato described her late boyfriend as her mentor, best friend and brother

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Late actor Siyanda Sesimani's girlfriend penned an emotional tribute which was read at his memorial service. The Estate star passed away last week after fighting for his life in hospital for a couple of days.

‘The Estate’, Siyanda Sesimani, girlfriend, emotional tribute, letter, memorial service
‘The Estate’ star Siyanda Sesimani will be laid to rest on Saturday. Image: @siyasesimani
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He was in a coma after he sustained head injuries when merciless thugs attacked him at his home during a burglary. The Siyanda's friends and family gathered at Naturena Primary School in honour of the artist.

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In a letter that was red during the memorial, Siyanda's girlfriend, Lerato, described him as her mentor, brother and best friend. According to TshisaLIVE, Lerato further wrote:

"Oh my love, my heart is shattered beyond words."

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Lerato added that Siyanda Sesimani had promised to marry her in September when she "jokingly" asked him when they were trying the knot.

"I even have my wedding vows ready."

The former Soul City star will be laid to rest on Saturday, 19 March.

Actors, family hold candlelight vigil for late star Siyanda Sesimani

In related news, Briefly News reported that late actor Siyanda Sesimani spent weeks fighting for his life in hospital. The star suffered head injuries when cruel thugs attacked him at his home on 15 February.

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Siyanda Sesimani spent days in a coma after his attack during home invasion, candlelight vigil held by actors

According to a statement by his family, he was beaten during a burglary at his home in Meredale. The former Soul City actor passed away on Friday after putting up a good fight in hospital where he was in a coma for days.

A candlelight vigil was held at his home on Sunday. Mzansi actors who worked with the star on The Estate and other shows came out in their numbers to say their final goodbyes to their friend and colleague.

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