Former ‘Gomora’ Actress Ama Qamata Mourns Her Father: “Nothing Feels Real”
- Talented actress Ama Qamata announced on her social media account on Sunday, 31 August 2025, that her father has passed away
- The former Gomora and Blood & Water star, who previously opened up about her stepfather, Marcus, is heartbroken by his death
- Fans of the actress and industry colleagues took to Qamata's Instagram post on Sunday to comfort her
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Fan-favourite actress Ama Qamata, real name Amamkele Lithemba Qamata, who is famously known for her role on Netflix's hit drama series Blood & Water, has lost her father, Marcus.
The actress, who portrayed the character of Katlego Danke's on-screen daughter Buhle in Mzansi Magic's Gomora, is mourning her father.
Qamata, who previously trended on social media when she supported Chidimma, confirmed her father's death on her social media account over the weekend.
The Blood & Water actress shared on her Instagram account on Sunday, 31 August 2025, that her father has passed away.
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"In this moment, nothing feels real; life will never be the same again. I love you, Marcus, and I wish I had the opportunity to tell you that one more time; you were the best dad in the entire world.
"Rest in eternal peace, papa, until we meet again🤍," wrote the actress.
Industry colleagues took to Qamata's social media post over the weekend to comfort the actress. It is unclear at this stage what caused the actress's father's death.
Briefly News will give an update on more details as soon as possible.
South Africans comfort the actress
Blood & Water actress Gail_Mabalane replied:
"I’m so, so sorry, Ama. 😢💔 I am praying for you and the family. 😭🙏🏾'God is close to the brokenhearted.' I love you.❤️."
Shaka ILembe actress Nomzamo_Mbatha commented:
"Nxese (I'm sorry), Ama.❤️🩹May angels assigned to your healing and comfort, rush to you and your family’s side with the peace of heaven and God’s love. Phephisani 🕊️."
Fatal Seduction star Thapelo Mokoena said:
"My deepest condolences, Ama. 🤍🤍"
Arno Greeff replied:
"I am so sorry for your loss, Ama❤️."
Former Miss SA Liesl Laurie wrote:
" I am sending you so much love🤍."
Ayakha Ntunja said:
"I am sending love to you and the family, my angel❤️."
Gomora producer Lulu_Hela said:
"Oh, honey, I am so, so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family. I love you ♥️."
Actress and producer Mabatho Montsho commented:
"I am sorry for your loss, Ama. I am sending you and the family lots of love."
Source: Instagram
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In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that award-winning DJ and radio personality Lamiez Holworthy recalled her last moments with DJ Poizen before he passed away on Saturday, 30 August 2025.
Holworthy shared on her social media account that she is shocked to learn about Poizen's death, as they were together the previous day on Friday, 29 August 2025.
South Africans took to the media personality's social media post to comfort her and pray for Chymamusique's speedy recovery.
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