By Chisomo Phiri
Death has been announced of Malawi’s celebrated stage actor, Thlupego Chisiza.
Thlupego, 40, is reported to have died in Ndirande, Blantyre after he had complained about feeling weak.
He had just been diagnosed with diabetes.
According to his brother Tiwonge Chisiza, the actor was set to go back to the hospital this morning for another check up where he died suddenly.
“He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital,” said Tiwonge.
However, burial arrangements will be announced later.
Thlupego was son to Malawi’s legendary actor the late Du Chisiza Junio.
The renowned actor contributed immensely to the growth of theatre and the creative sector in the country through his Lions Theatre.
He wrote several productions and recently, he joined forces with his brother Tiwonge to form Remnants Lions Theatre Company, with the aim of reaching out to the masses with theatre performances and movies.
Together, they were on the verge of premiering a film titled Belinda.
He hailed from Karonga District.
