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South African movie actors died when they were 53

Here are 1 famous actors from South Africa died at 53:

John Matshikiza

John Matshikiza (November 26, 1954 Johannesburg-September 15, 2008 Melville, Gauteng) was a South African actor, theatre director, poet and journalist. He had two children, Lindi Matshikiza and Fubi Matshikiza.

He died in myocardial infarction.

Matshikiza grew up in exile in England, where he studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He later returned to South Africa in the 1980s and made his mark in theatre, film, and television. He was a co-founder and artistic director of the Market Theatre in Johannesburg, which became an important space for anti-apartheid activism and cultural expression. Matshikiza also wrote and performed his own works, including the play "You Strike the Woman, You Strike the Rock" and the poetry collection "On the Mines." He was a prominent journalist, writing for publications such as The Guardian and Drum magazine, and he contributed to the African National Congress's radio station, Radio Freedom. Matshikiza's legacy as a multi-talented artist and activist continues to inspire and influence generations.

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