I am deeply saddened by news of the passing of award-winning South African actress Ashley Callie. She truly was one of the most professional and gifted actresses in the country, having won the inaugural Best Actress in a Drama Series award at the South African Film and Television Awards in 2006 and repeatedly receiving critical acclaim and accolades. It is truly another great and tragic loss to the local entertainment industry.
In addition to her work on South Africa’s award-winning daily drama – Isidingo, Callie was also a successful business woman, with interests in the restaurant industry.
Callie died yesterday afternoon, having spent a week fighting for her life after she sustained severe head injuries in a car accident a week ago. It truly is sobering and reminds me how important it is to live a full life, with no regrets. The tragedy is magnified by the fact that her life wasn't wasted. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about her since the accident took place. My thoughts are with her family, friends, colleagues and millions of fans.
For more information visit www.ashleycallie.co.za
In less sombre news, I am pleased to announce that I was featured as a Staff Writer in this year’s edition of Sax Appeal. It was released on Valentines Day and is still, available from Pick n Pay Stores in the Western Cape and can be bought online at www.saxappeal.co.za.
It’s the 75th edition of this historically significant magazine, and I feel privileged to be part of this milestone in the history of the publication. The annual magazine is published by UCT RAG and all the proceeds are donated to SHAWCO charities. It is a great project and great fun – I always love stretching myself and it is great to know that the proceeds go on to help people. I received unofficial figures that suggest that R740 000 has already been raised for charity. I wrote an article – the centre spread – on page 50 and also co-wrote a piece with Lindi Brownell. Please support this initiative.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Ashley Callie
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Happy for your success... and saddened by your country's loss... of course, we didn't hear about it in our local news but I have been informed by my SA besties. What an excellent reminder to live today for today.
Hello,
I happen by you blog. I live in the states and am sick to hear about Ashley. I have watched her as Lee Haines for a couple ole years. Isidingo and Generations is shown on American TV. I am also very sad about it. She was such a great actress. She was probably one of the best I have seen. I have often thought that she would end in in Hollywood. She really had the talent.
I know I have seen Dumasani in some things here but she was awesome.
Yeah, It is still very sad. She made her last appearance on the show this past wednesday...
Thanks for responding. We are a few years behind here in the states, so we will still see her for a while. It makes me even more sad to look at her and know that she is gone. It's sort of like seeing the Lucky Dube and Lebo videos. She was an actress who was so good, she endeared herself to the fans. We are just at the point where Nandipha is in jail for killing the husband. So you're sitting there and looking at the shows while thinking, "The other cast members have no idea what is coming down the road". RIP Miss Lee
No, thank you for stopping by.
You are years behind! I barely remember those story lines. Which network do they air the show on?
The one thing Ashlee, Lebo and TK remind me of is that life is so short. They all died really young, but did so much with their short lives and made a profound impact on so many people. Makes me want to work harder, live life to the fullest and contribute something to the world.
You are South African right? Do you have a blog BTW?
I am African American. Most of the people I know from Africa are from Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. I lived in Europe for years and hope to one day come to South Africa. The only South Africans I have met in the states have been white. We watch Isidingo on The Africa Channel. [has sound] http://www.theafricachannel.com/
No I do not have a blog. I spend too much time reading everything else. I am glad to hear they will not re-cast Lee. It would never work.
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