Michelle Botes dies at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer

We have lost an icon.

Thank you to Michelle Botes for all your commitment and passion over the years. Your characters were a household staple and you brought joy to all those who followed your work over the years. Rest in peace.

Condolences to the Botes family and to all… pic.twitter.com/BSVhL24Fr9

— Mmusi Maimane MP (@MmusiMaimane) December 21, 2024

RISE Mzansi extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and fans of renowned actress Michelle Botes, who passed away this morning.

She was widely celebrated for her iconic role as Cherel de Villiers on the SABC3 soap opera Isidingo and for her immense… pic.twitter.com/6M5Ra7hgGZ

— RISE Mzansi (@Rise_Mzansi) December 21, 2024

What a queen Michelle Botes was ,loved and hated her 'Cherel de Villiers-le Roux-Haines-Holmes' character on Isidingo

May her soul rest in peace 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊 pic.twitter.com/Euzxk7S7Ut

— Aphelele Tyelbooi (@ApheleleJody) December 21, 2024

Michelle Botes, famously known for her role as Cherel De Villiers in Isidingo, has sadly passed away.

She was also known for her roles as Tannie Alet in Bakgat! II, Elzabe in Aangetroud and Ingrid Louw-Koster in Binnelanders

May her soul rest in peace 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/JHg5bmoX8v

— Tyrone Prins  (@itsTyronePrins) December 21, 2024

The Afrikaans National Literature Museum reporting that Michelle Botes has died. 💔 😔

A toss up between her and Pamela Nomvethe as who are my favourite TV actresses. May Michelle rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/iQPAlP7Zj2

— Khaya Sibulele Koko 🇿🇦 (@khayakoko88) December 21, 2024

As a nation, we lost a highly gifted legend who had us riveted to our television screens for years. To the Botes family, I hope that, even though your world is so dark right now, you are soon able to see some light in the memories you had with Michelle🕊️🌷🕊️💐
#RIPMichelleBotes pic.twitter.com/HKYjsGD5GZ

— JΛКΞ SHΛШ (@Jake_Shaw2) December 21, 2024