South Africa Mourns the Death of Prolific Actor Jamie Bartlett
Cape Town — South Africans are again left without words after the shocking news of the death of multi-award-winning actor Jamie Bartlett.
He was 55.
Bartlett was well-known for his roles as David Genaro in Rhythm City and Mike O’Reilly in Isidingo. The English-born South African actor was also a judge on the reality competition show South Africa’s Got Talent.
According to News24, his first major role was in the U.S. film American Ninja 2: The Confrontation in 1987 before making numerous appearances in both international and local films, including Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (as James Gregory), and 2013’s Nothing for Mahala.
His career saw him win many awards, including a South African Film & Television Award and a Fleur Du Cap Theatre Award.
The cause of death is still unknown.
