Final Bow for Madluphuthu: a Towering Figure in Township Comedy Passes On

South Africa: Madluphuthu Dies After Struggling to Breathe At Home

Friends, family and fans are mourning Oscar Mgudlwa, known as Madluphuthu, who died on Wednesday after struggling to breathe. His best friend Sunnyboy Ndlovu says they were working on a film together and now plans to finish it in his honour.

Comedic icon Oscar ‘Madluphuthu’ Mgudlwa dies at 50

South African actor and comedian Oscar Mgudlwa, famously known as Madluphuthu, has passed away. The actor reportedly died on Wednesday, 16 July, at the age of 50. SON ASANDA MGUDLWA ANNOUNCES THE HEARTBREAKING DEATH OF OSCAR The news of his passing was confirmed by his son, Asanda, who shared a heartfelt tribute on social media: “Rest in peace dad. I love you and I will forever love you, Madiba Dlomo.” Oscar rose to national fame in the early 20…

Final bow for Madluphuthu: a towering figure in township comedy passes on

Actor and comedian Madluphuthu reportedly passes away

Madluphuthu's films like My sh*t father and My Lotto Ticket, Madluphuthu 1 and Madluphuthu 2 were popular in the mid-2000s.

Comedian Oscar “Madluphuthu” Mgudlwa’s Family Confirms Cause of Death - The Zambian Observer

Comedian Oscar “Madluphuthu” Mgudlwa’s Family Confirms Cause of Death The family of comedian Oscar “Madluphuthu” Mgudlwa has confirmed his cause of death. The 49-year-old, known for his trademark 3D glasses and infectious humour, died on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, at a hospital in Rosettenville, Johannesburg. Oscar “Madluphuthu” Mgudlwa’s Cause of Death RevealedHis brother, Sipho Mgudlwa, […] The post Comedian Oscar “Madluphuthu” Mgudlwa’s Family …

Oscar 'Madluphuthu' Mgudlwa last breath: Inside the tragic final hours of SA's comedy giant

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s entertainment industry is reeling after the sudden death of beloved actor and comedian Oscar Mgudlwa, famously known as Madluphuthu. The 50-year-old legend passed away on Wednesday morning, 16 July, at a Rosettenville hospital following acute breathing complications, his family confirmed. Cause of death: A short, mysterious illness According to his brother Sipho Mgudlwa, the comic genius fell ill abruptly on Sunday:…