Shaleen Surtie-Richards was a famous television, stage, and film actress from South Africa. She was famous for her film Fiela se Kind and the long-running series Egoli: Place of Gold. She also won the Best Supporting Actress award in a Telenovela Award at the 16th annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs).
Shaleen Surtie-Richards Biography
Shaleen Surtie-Richards was born on 7 May 1955 in Upington, South Africa. She completed her schooling at Upington. Shaleen’s mother was a teacher and her father was a principal. Shaleen Surtie-Richards also obtained her teaching qualification from South Africa. She worked as a kindergarten teacher between 1974 and 1984. During that time, she also participated in the Department of Education’s Theatre-in-Education productions.
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She began her professional acting career in 1984. Subsequently, she did soap operas like 7de Laan, Villa Rosa, and Generations. She became a household name after doing these soap operas. She also hosted her own talk show, Shaleen, in South Africa. Shaleen was also a judge of Supersterre from 2006–2010. Reportedly, she often struggled to find work in 2021.
She died on 7 June 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. She had been suffering from multiple health issues. Her family confirmed her death in 2021.
Shaleen Surtie-Richards net worth
At the time of her death, Shaleen Surtie-Richard’s net worth was $1.5 Million. She earned money through her films and brand endorsement.
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How did Shaleen Surtie-Richards die?
Shaleen Surtie-Richards died due to several health complications like diabetes, heart problems and complications with her lungs. There were rumours that she committed suicide. However, Shaleen’s family denied those rumours.
The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, also expressed his sadness over her death. Many people also paid tribute to her contribution to the industry.
