In the days following Darlington 'Papa G' Michaels' tragic passing, his loved ones released a statement thanking fellow South Africans for their unwavering support.
The veteran actor tragically passed away, and his loved ones received an outpour of love and support from fans and colleaguesJust over a week after Mzansi lost another icon in the film industry, his family has expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the country's support.
Darlington "Papa G" Michaels, real name Teboho Ndarana, tragically passed away on 13 September 2023 after a brief illness, and his death sent shockwaves across the country as fans mourned the charismaticshared a statement from his loved ones thanking the country for carrying them through such a difficult time:
"Your thoughtfulness and generosity are much appreciated by the entire family. Thank you for the stories and memories you shared during the memorial and funeral services." Papa G was honoured with a memorial service on 19 September 2024 at the Soweto Theatre, with a funeral set for Saturday, 21 September 2024, and his family shared a live broadcast fromThe actor was honoured with an emotional tribute message from fellow thespian, Khabonina Qubeka, who spoke highly of him and his impact on the film industry:
"As we say our final goodbyes, know that I love you forever, baba. Bra G; a king, a legend! One of the smartest, kindest, most inspiring and funniest human beings. A thespian of note, endlessly talented! It was a privilege, an honour and a gift just to be in your presence."Moroba Moroeng is an entertainment writer at Briefly News and a University of Johannesburg alumni .
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