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South African movie actors died when they were 50

Here are 1 famous actors from South Africa died at 50:

Syd Courtenay

Syd Courtenay (April 5, 1888 South Africa-June 13, 1938 United Kingdom) otherwise known as Sidney Courtenay was a South African actor, screenwriter, writer and playwright.

He appeared in several silent films during the 1910s and 1920s, including "The Rosary" (1915) and "Hindle Wakes" (1927). Courtenay also wrote screenplays for films like "The Lodger" (1927) and "Bulldog Drummond" (1929). He later transitioned to writing plays, with his most successful work being the comedic play "Berkshire Hunt", which premiered in London in 1932. Courtenay was known for his charm and wit, and was a popular figure in London's social scene. He passed away at the age of 50 from heart failure.

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