‘Isidingo’ Actress Michelle Botes Dies
Legendary South African actress Michelle Botes has died.
Michelle Botes who is well known for her villanious role as Cherel de Villiers in Isidingo succumbed to cancer. She was 63 years old.
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Michelle Botes Battles Cancer
According to the Afrikaans magazine Bruis, Michelle Botes lost her battle with cancer on Saturday morning.
She had been battling advanced multiple myeloma, a rare and incurable type of blood cancer that affects the bone marrow, for over two and a half years.
Michelle was diagnosed in July 2022. She initially underwent chemotherapy and steroid treatments and later received a stem cell transplant but chose not to continue with that treatment
“I didn’t see a chance to feel so terribly bad again and not be myself,” she said.
In October, doctors estimated she had two to three months to live after her cancer levels increased significantly. She began holistic and less invasive cancer treatments in November, but her condition deteriorated rapidly over the past two weeks.
From Acting to Aromatherapy: A Life of Diverse Talents
Michélle Botes is best known for her roles in the television soapies Legacy (2020), Isidingo (1998) and Arende (1994).
She was not only a actress, she was also a language instructor, designer and aromatherapist.
South Africans Mourns Michelle Botes
Her sudden death has left Mzansi heartbroken. South Africans have described her as one of the country’s best actresses, praising her iconic role as Cheryl on Isidingo. Social media users have since taken to various platforms to express their condolences and mourn her loss.
Here are some of the condolence messages;
@Royalty Nzwakazi;
May she rest in peace. Such a brilliant performer 🙏🏾❤️.
@NellyM_grandchild:
The baddest ever, she’s definitely one of the best villains we have ever had . May she rest in peace.
@Peddlemoose;
When certain artists play their roles to such an extent they own it and their cast names remain solid irrespective of what other new responsibilities they take. I knew her as Cheryl de Villiers, the RAH Gold Lady👌🏾😝🤪🫡
Only fond memories of her @Isidingo role 🥰😘😍
Robala ka kgotso Isidingo-an!!!😢🫡🙏🏾