Lumko Johnson was a beloved, larger-than-life media personality who died too soon. The former YoTV host died yesterday after a short stay in the hospital. The death has shocked and saddened the entertainment industry.
Johnson is known for being loud, and in the business world, they were a force to be reckoned with. After starting out as a host on the kids’ show YoTV, they moved behind the scenes and worked on a number of other shows.
YoTV said on social media, “Your charisma and love of media contributed a lot to pop culture, and we thought you had a positive effect on the youth of our generation.”
Their untimely death has shocked people all over the country, and social media is full of touching messages and tributes to the star who died. Several famous people are remembering what they did for the industry.
His best friend entertainment commentator Phil Mphela wrote, “I have cried. I have been processing this since this afternoon. I’m ok. Right now I just wanna celebrate my friend’s life. Lumko would want us to not be morbid but be happy for the life they were granted. Mine is to make sure their contribution lives on!”
Announcing the shocking news in a statement their family said. “It is with great sadness we share the news of the untimely passing of our beloved Lumko ‘Johnson’ Leqela. They departed on the 14th of September 2022 following a short hospitalization. Lumko first entered the public realm as a young teenager on the popular SABC 1 YoTV platform. They went on to nurture a career in television broadcast and media at large. In their own words, Lumko was an ‘Accomplished TV & Radio Super Producer, Actor, Writer and Big Deal in Most Spaces” reads the statement
The family has asked for privacy and respect during this difficult time. The memorial and funeral details will be communicated in due course.
“Details on the memorial and funeral arrangements will be shared by the family in due course. The family asks that the public and media respect their privacy as they deal with this difficult loss” reads the statement.
Rest in peace.
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