South African movie actresses died before they were 40
Here are 2 famous actresses from South Africa died before 40:
Ashley Callie
Ashley Callie (December 30, 1976 Johannesburg-February 15, 2008 Johannesburg) was a South African actor.
She graduated with a degree in drama and classical piano at the University of Cape Town before beginning her career in the entertainment industry. Ashley Callie was best known for her role as Lee Haines in the South African soap opera, "Isidingo". She made her film debut in 2002's "Promised Land" and also appeared in "Chasing the Dragon" and "The Sinking of the Laconia". Callie received several award nominations for her work, including a South African Film and Television Award for Best Actress in a TV Soap. In addition to her acting career, she was also an accomplished pianist and singer. Callie died in a car accident at the age of 31.
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Pearl Argyle
Pearl Argyle (November 7, 1910 Johannesburg-January 29, 1947 New York City) also known as Pearl Wellman was a South African actor.
She began her career in British films in the 1930s and later moved to Hollywood where she starred in films such as "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" and "The Texas Rangers". She also made appearances in popular television programs like "The Lone Ranger". Argyle was known for her versatile acting skills and played a range of roles in both drama and comedy films. Sadly, her promising career was cut short when she died at the young age of 36 due to a heart attack. Despite her brief career, Argyle continues to be remembered as a talented and influential actor in the film industry.
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