'Please come back dad': Thabiso mourns Presley Chweneyagae
The legendary River actor passed away on Tuesday morning at age 40 due to breathing complications.
Thabiso, visibly shaken by the loss, took to social media to express his heartbreak. Presley portrayed his father on The River , and they shared a strong bond even beyond the workplace.
In a touching Instagram post, Thabiso shared behind-the-scenes clips of their time on set, accompanied by a heartfelt caption.
'Please come back, Dad,' he captioned the post.
In a separate TikTok post, the actor shared more of his heartbreak and expressed how deeply he cared for him.
'I don't even know where to start. Goodbye pops. I love you and will see you soon,' he wrote.
The passing of Presley has left many devastated. According to the family spokesperson, the Tsotsi star died of natural causes, and there was no foul play involved.
'We want to put the record straight that it was a natural death as far as we are concerned. He had a complication in relation to breathing. Paramedics were called at home, and he was attended to. We appreciate the professional nature of the paramedics.'
Speaking to Newzroom Afrika on Tuesday evening, Mzwakhe said the actor had never experienced health issues before, and his sudden passing came as a shock to them.
'We spent time with him yesterday (Monday), and there were no signs that something like this could happen. However, we don't want to speculate; we want to allow all the necessary procedures and protocols to take their course.'
'It's safe to say he never struggled; he had always been a healthy person and was doing well. We were with him on Monday, so this is quite shocking,' he said.
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