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Refilwe Modiselle Pens Touching Tribute to Late ‘Rhythm City’ Star Jamie Bartlett: “Rest, Gentle Giant”
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Refilwe Modiselle Pens Touching Tribute to Late ‘Rhythm City’ Star Jamie Bartlett: “Rest, Gentle Giant”

by  Privie Kandi 2 min read
  • Refilwe Modiselle joined the many South African celebrities who have taken to social media to mourn the untimely passing of actor Jamie Bartlett
  • Bartlett, who was popular for playing the legendary David Genaro in the soapie Rhythm City, succumbed to heart failure on Monday last week
  • Modiselle headed to her Instagram page and posted pictures alongside her late colleague, including a lengthy tribute

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South Africans are still trying to deal with Jamie Bartlett's untimely passing. The star, known for his role in the eTV soapie Rhythm City, passed away last week.

Refilwe Modiselle, Jamie Bartlett, Actor, Celebrity
Refilwe Modiselle has taken to her social media pages to write a touching final message to Jamie Bartlett. Image: @refilwemodiselle
Source: Instagram

Tributes have been pouring in from fellow celebrities, industry colleagues and fans worldwide.

Famous model and entertainer Refilwe Modiselle also took to her social media pages to pen a lengthy message to her friend and former colleague. The star, who couldn't hide her devastation, described Bartlett as a "humble soul".

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According to TimesLIVE, Modiselle said she and the late Rhythm City star went way back and worked together on many projects. She wrote:

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"The world can be a cold place, but there are beings that exist/have existed to make a positive impact with the beautiful souls they carry. Thank you Jamie for being just that a damn incredible soul with so much love & light to give to even strangers & a whirlwind of talent.
"Thank you @realjamiebartlett for your playful nature, warmth & kindness towards me every time (we go way back to ETV Kasi tours). The last conversation we had was a goodbye I didn't see coming.
"Rest in Power King... Rest, Gentle Giant. You definitely were here."

Somizi shares more heartwarming videos of Jamie Bartlett, clips were taken just 12 hours before his passing

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In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that Somizi has taken to social media to share more clips of Jamie Bartlett. The heartwarming videos were taken just 12 hours before the veteran actor's untimely passing.

As if he was saying his last goodbyes, the Rhythm City star went around the club, taking videos and snaps with his fans. He even went to the venue's kitchen and took more clips with the staff.

Peeps took to Somizi's comment section on Instagram to share their thoughts on the sweet clip.

Source: Briefly News

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Privie Kandi (Entertainment Editor) Privilege Kandi is an entertainment news editor (joined Briefly in 2022). A Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from the Christian College of Southern Africa (2016), she has been in the arts and entertainment industry for six years. Privie has worked for the Zimbabwe International Film and Festival Trust as a communications officer and a writer and TV producer for lifestyle and entertainment channel CME TV. She passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at privie.kandi@briefly.co.za.

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