Media personality and actress Kuli Roberts has passed away. The 49-year-old actress passed away on Wednesday evening. Her family confirmed the news in a statement on Thursday afternoon.
“It is with profound regret and sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our dear daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt Nomakula ‘Kuli’ Roberts (49),” The Roberts and Mboya families confirmed in a statement to the media on Thursday.
“Affectionately known and loved by her friends, family, and the South African entertainment industry at large, Kuli Roberts was an all-round media personality who was always the life of any gathering.
“Her love for family, friends, work and very importantly her community is well known. Kuli leaves behind her two children, her beloved grandchild, her parents and three siblings,” Kuli’s family said.
They requested privacy during this difficult period of grieving and healing. “We ask that you please keep us in your prayers.”
Speaking four months before her death, on MacG’s Podcast and Chill, she touched on how she would like her friends and family to remember her.
“I don’t want to be remembered. I want you guys to just look after each other. I want you to look after the people that are trodden on and are still down trodden.”
[WATCH] Kuli Roberts talking about what she wants to be remembered as when she is gone. pic.twitter.com/hrx8RpHu8T
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“I need you to look after people with albinism. I want you to look after people in the LGBTI+ community. I need you to look after black people. I need you to stop insulting black people.” – Kuli Roberts said
Kuli Roberts was popularly known for co-hosting the SABC2 reality television show What Not To Wear and as a presenter and commentator on SABC3’s daily talk show Trending SA.
Kuli began her journalism career with Pace magazine. She was the editor of Drum Magazine, Fashion, and Beauty. Kuli was also a columnist of Sunday World.
Watch Kuli Roberts’ Full Interview with MacG Below
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