SA actress Crystal-Donna Roberts (40) has passed away
Tributes pour in for the ‘Arendsvlei’ and ‘7de Laan’ actress.
Late actress, Crystal-Donna Roberts. Photo: Facebook/Schalk Cornelessen
Beloved actress Crystal-Donna Roberts has passed away at the age of 40.
Her husband, Schalk Cornelessen confirmed she passed away early this morning (6 March).
“RIP my beautiful, beautiful loving, wife,” he wrote on Facebook.
Roberts was known for her role in the 2017 film ‘Krotoa’, which won her a South African Film and Television Award for best actress.
She also stared in ‘Arendsvlei’, ‘Swartwater’ and ‘7de Laan’.
Tributes continue to pour in across social media for the actress.
know it comes too soon
— Ling Dior (@lingdeeyoh.bsky.social) (@LingDeeYoh) March 6, 2025
I know it stays for nobody
I want to know you there
The universe is riding off with you
Rest peacefully Crystal Donna Roberts.
A talent. 💔 pic.twitter.com/B7dTziiNMy
R.I.P to the iconic actress, Crystal-Donna Roberts. 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/dRS9wR7rFj
— Tyrone Prins (@itsTyronePrins) March 6, 2025
In case you missed it, Roberts caught up with CapeTalk's Sara-Jayne Makwala King to talk about her passion for acting and what it means to her.
Listen below: