Actress Crystal-Donna Roberts has passed away at the age of 40.
She was renowned for her exceptional acting talent and appeared in numerous shows, including Arendsvlei, 7de Laan, Chronicle, Montana, Krotoa, and The Endless River, among others.
CRYSTAL-DONNA ROBERTS HAS PASSED AWAY
Tributes are flooding in following the passing of actress Crystal-Donna Roberts.
Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela reported on X that the actress succumbed to her battle with cancer.
“South African SAFTA winning actor and tv presenter has passed away at the age of 40. Best known for playing Janine in the SABC2 soapie 7de Laan, the actress lost her battle with breast cancer,” reported Mphela.
Roberts was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, which she openly revealed in 2019. Her husband, Schalk Cornelissen, whom she married in October 2015, shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook on Thursday morning.
He posted a photo of the actress with the caption: “Rest in peace my beautiful, beautiful, loving wife.”
TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR THE ACTRESS
Tributes have been flooding in from the South African arts community since the news of the SAFTA award-winning actress’s untimely passing emerged.
@earlseptember wrote: “R.I.P. Crystal Donna Roberts. Your presence and personality gave light and life to a room. Thank you for being that light and holding space. Condolences to Schalk and all the family and friends.”
@MaengereFilms: “Like a comet blazing across the evening sky. Gone too Soon. Rest in Peace, Crystal Donna Roberts. My thoughts are with her loved ones and all who she touched through her incredible artistry. It feels so unreal even to write those words.”
@officiallebza: “Oh, Crystal-Donna Roberts, what a talent. What a loss.”
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