SABC1’s Skeem Saam actor Big Boy, real name Charles Maja has died! The television production announced his death on Thursday afternoon via its official Twitter account!
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“You may be gone for now but you live forever in our memories and in our hearts. Thank you so much for who you were, we love you and we wish you a peaceful sleep. RIP Charles BIG BOY Maja. Our family will never be the same again,” wrote Skeem Saam.
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Skeem Saam’s publicist Sumaya Mogola said that Charles Maja passed away on Thursday the 9th of April 2020 after suffering a stroke.
“It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Charles Maja who played the role of Big Boy Mabitsela. He was a loved and valued member of our crew and he will be sorely missed,” said Skeem Saam’s Sumaya.
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“You may be gone for now but you live forever in our memories and in our hearts. Thank you so much for who you were, we love you and we wish you a peaceful sleep. RIP Charles BIG BOY Maja. Our family will never be the same again,” wrote Skeem Saam via their official Instagram page.
Skeem Saam has asked to kindly keep his family in your thoughts as they go through this difficult time.
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Charles Maja, who hailed from Limpopo, was also a well-known radio drama voice actor on the SABC’s Thobela FM.
He made his debut on Skeem Saam in 2016 when he was introduced as the abusive, alcoholic father of Leshole Mabitsela, played by Thabo Mkhabela.
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Charles Maja follows the sad passing of Jam Alley’s Vinolia ‘V Mash’ Mashego who died at the weekend in her home in Mamelodi, Tshwane.
According to various reports V Mash died in her sleep.
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