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The South African film and television industry has suffered a blow after actress Lindiwe Thembekani Ndlovu died at her home on Monday morning, Gaenor Artiste Management confirmed.

“It is with heavy hearts and unimaginable sadness that we bring you the news of Lindiwe Thembekani Ndlovu passing in her home on 11 January.

“Her bright, large burning light has gone out and we are devastated,” the agency.

The cause of death remains unknown at this stage.

Gaenor Artiste Management, which represented Ndlovu, hailed the multi-award winning actress, saying her passing would leave a “huge space in the creative world of acting”.

“To us, Lindiwe was family but to many she was so much more.

“An unsung incredible actress who will leave a huge space in the creative world of acting.”

“Her incredible passion, deep respect for her craft and unrivalled commitment to her career was evident in every project she took on.”

The agency also sent its condolences to Ndlovu’s family and friends.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends of which she had many.

“Lindiwe was part of the fabric of Gaenor Artist Management and things will not be the same without her.”

Her career spanned a decade in many roles, including in soapies such as Egoli, Stokvel, Soul City, Scandal! and Isidingo, Backstage, Ga Re Dumele and Home Affairs. Lindiwe Ndlovu also portrayed: MaKhumalo in eHostela.

The television series explored the dangerous and unpredictable world of paid assassins.

Ndlovu played the character MaKhumalo – also known as MaMkhize.

MaKhumalo is a mother of one of the assassins and she knows very well the life her child has chosen.

Her character struggles to decide when to reveal the secrecy of the underworld and potentially to save her son.