‘Yizo Yizo’ Star Innocent Masuku Mourns the Death of Madluphuthu: “It’s Hard to Accept His Death”
- South African talented actor Innocent Masuku continues to mourn the death of Madluphuthu
- During the late star's memorial service held in Randburg on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, Masuku mentioned how hard it was for him to accept Madluphuthu's death
- Many other famous faces were spotted attending the late actor's memorial service, including SK Khoza and Trevor Gumbi
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Many South Africans are still digesting the death of one of the most talented actors, Oscar 'Madluphuthu' Mgudlwa, who also made immense contributions to the entertainment industry. Yizo Yizo star Innocent Masuku shared how hard it was for him to accept the former Black Door actor's death.
The 49-year-old comedian and actor passed away on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, and according to TshisaLIVE, Mgudlwa's memorial service was held on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, in Randburg, where many industry figures attended, including SK Khoza and Trevor Gumbi, who had worked with Mgudlwa in the past.
During the delivery of speeches, an emotional Innocent 'Bobo' Masuku shared how heartbroken he was and how difficult it was for him to accept Madluphuthu's death.
"It’s hard for me to accept his death, especially since I was close to him. He was more than a brother and friend; I knew I could always rely on him for help. Speaking up isn't always easy, especially in this industry, because you risk being ridiculed. I feel fortunate to have had him in my life. To me, he's not just a celebrity—he was a wonderful soul we’ve lost. I cherish many fond memories of Oscar," she said.
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Masuku further mentioned how he met the 49-year-old comedian who died after suffering a short illness. Bobo revealed how talented Mgudlwa was and how amazingly executed his work.
He said:
"I met him when he was still starting his character. He was outstanding. I know that for years to come, people will remember his work because of how he executed it. We did everything together. We did so many shows and gigs together. He was loyal to the game."
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A look at Madluphuthu's career
Madluputhu is known for his work in the entertainment industry, including acting in popular TV shows such as My Sh*t Father, My Lotto Ticket, Madluphuthu 1, Madluphuthu 2, The Black Door, and Isitha, where he played the role of Jupiter.
The star also had a strong presence on social media, particularly Instagram, where he shares updates about his work and personal life. Oscar loved sharing hilarious skits on TikTok. Madluphuthu also has some musical collaborations, including the song Impilo with Leon Lee, Trademark, and Anjelic Voices.
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi mourns Dr SD Gumbi's death
In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that media personality Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, who previously made headlines when he partied with Sol Phenduka, has bid farewell to Dr SD Gumbi. The former politician turned radio personality, who recently joined Power FM, says Dr Gumbi's passing shatters him.
The PowerFM radio personality took to his X account on Monday, 14 July, to bid farewell to Dr SD Gumbi. Daily Sun reports that the Ukhozi FM legend, who was popularly known for his phrase "U-Amen Asekhona", died on Monday, 14 July, after a long illness. The 66-year-old had reportedly been ill for some time, was wheelchair-bound, and had his leg amputated.
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