South African Actor Shona Ferguson Dies at 47

South African star actor and producer, Shona Ferguson is dead. Reports have confirmed the 47-year-old actor died on Friday from Covid-19 complications.

The Filmmaker, born Aaron Arthur Ferguson, was the co-founder of Ferguson films and was famous for roles in popular television shows ‘Muvhango’, ‘Isidingo’ and ‘The Queen’.

In 2020, Ferguson’s Netflix partnership ‘Kings of Joburg’ premiered on the streaming platform to impressive reviews. The actor doubled as show creator starred as Simon “Vader” Masire, one of the ruthless Masire brothers controlling Johannesburg’s crime underworld.

Reacting to the actor’s death, Netflix SA shared on Instagram: “We are saddened to hear the news of the passing of Shona Fergurson. As a fixture in the entertainment industry and a hero of black stories he will be missed. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Once a King, always a King.”

The actor was married to actress and filmmaker Connie Ferguson.

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