Busi Lurayi, known for the Netflix series ‘How To Ruin Christmas’, has died at the age of 36. Busi’s management office has released a statement from the family on social media. “We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of our beloved Busi Lurayi,” the statement read.
“We are waiting for the results of the autopsy report”
It is not yet known how Busi died. “We are waiting for the results of the autopsy report,” the family said. “We ask that you let us deal with this tragic news as a family.”
The South African actress became known for her role in the Netflix series How To Ruin Christmas , where she played the role of Tumi Sello in 2020. For this role, Busi won a Best Actress SAFTA (South African Film and Television Award). The second season, which is called How To Ruin Christmas: The Funeral , premiered in December 2021.
An incredible light has gone out in the South African entertainment industry. We are deeply saddened by the passing of award-winning stage & screen actor Busi Lurayi. We will hold onto the laughs, the beauty & the moments of joy she brought us. #RIPBusiLurayi #HowToRuinChristmas pic.twitter.com/eUdcpqtTfG
— NetflixSA (@NetflixSA) July 11, 2022