Media personality Lumko ‘Johnson’ Leqela dies aged 32
Leqela, 32, passed away after a short hospitalisation, according to a statement posted on his Instagram page on Wednesday.
Media personality Lumko ‘Johnson’ Leqela. Picture: Instagram page @lumkojohnson
JOHANNESBURG – Media personality Lumko ‘Johnson’ Leqela has passed away.
Leqela, 32, passed away after a short hospitalisation, according to a statement posted on his Instagram page on Wednesday.
Leqela first made it to the big screens as a young teenager on the popular SABC 1 YoTV platform and went on into television broadcast, radio production and media at large.
Friends and fans expressed their shock upon hearing the news of Leqela’ passing.
This is really heartbreaking #RIPLumkoJohnson pic.twitter.com/Dxh8uZhuqP
Lasizwe (@lasizwe) September 14, 2022
Rise in Power rainbow child #RipLumkoJohnson pic.twitter.com/AJ8KHfi54s
PennyLebyanePennyLebyaneDotAfrica (@PennyLebyane) September 14, 2022
Man #RIPLumkoJohnson pic.twitter.com/ySptiHbfS1
Mohale Motaung (@mohale_motaung) September 14, 2022
Lumko would have wanted me to post a funny memory right now and roast her a bit because that was our thing whenever we were together but it hurts man. Rest easy, my friend. #RIPLumkoJohnson
The Emperor Of Umlazi (@MaBlerh) September 14, 2022
Life was LIVED! FUN was had! MEMORIES were made!
In the 15 Years we knew each other I dont recall one unpleasant memory with you. A great spirit indeed!
And you know I aint gonna be lying just because you are chilling next to Akhumzi right now. Go well Baby#RIPLumkoJohnson pic.twitter.com/0TmOAxO3YpZamani (@NkululekoZamani) September 14, 2022
The passing of a young person always leaves me cold inside. Nothing about death is natural, but when its a young person?! It just feels so wrong, in so many ways. Like weve been cheated and betrayed by this powerful force. Its so defeating#RIPLumkoJohnson
XIX.I.XXXX (@SihleTumani) September 14, 2022
Powerful, Fierce, Authentic, Proud, Loud, Funny.
It still doesnt make any sense #RIPLumkoJohnson pic.twitter.com/OOTHe9v6YU
Kingfab (@kingfabNatee) September 14, 2022
LUMKO JOHNSON
YOTV days were awesome, but my highlight was when he played MJ on Mzansi Magics Inkaba alongside Dr John Kani, Dumisani Mbebe, Nompilo Gwala & Weza Solange. A proud fearless king Rest In Peace Leqela #RIPLumkoJohnson pic.twitter.com/EZAAeLjSaTBekithemba Zulu (@BekithembaZ) September 14, 2022
Memorial details and funeral arrangements will be announced in due course, since the family wishes to preserve their privacy during this difficult time.
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