SA MOURN THE LOSS OF TWO ACTORS
Jonathan Pienaar is the second former Binnelanders actor to pass on in the space of a week
Popular Mzansi actor Jonathan Pienaar has passed away at the age of 63.
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AWARD-WINNING actor Jonathan Pienaar, who was popular for his roles on TV shows like Yizo Yizo, Binnelanders and "Generations", has died.
He also acted in Falling Flat" as Bernard Farber and The Rac-ist as Solly.
The 63-year-old actor’s wife, Rosana Maya Pienaar, confirmed the news on her social media platforms.
She wrote on Facebook: “Most beautiful man, unique soul … Like your wolves, you gave so much for so little … The world is a lesser place without you in it, my sadness too deep. Fly with angels my love.”
In a separate post, she thanked the nurse who looked after Pienaar during his final days.
“Thank you, nurse Trevor, for being there for Jonny in his last days! You gave unconditionally and were a tremendous support to Jonny both mentally and physically … You are a warrior and a saint.”
MOURNED: Phillip Henn died last week
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According to reports, Rosana said that Jonathan died of heart failure.
She said that Pienaar's health had declined ever since he suffered his first heart attack.
Pienaar is the second former Binnelanders actor who died in the space of a week, with Phillip Henn - who also played Johann Vorster in Egoli - passing on last week.
Henn fell at his home in the Eastern Cape and died because of bleeding on the brain. He was 63 years old.