Death is inevitable, but the circumstances of death make all the difference. And when the dead is famous, chances are that the news will reverberate around the country.
This has been the reality of South African comedian Kagiso Ramoshai, who recently died in an auto crash.
The comedian, popularly known as The Pope, lost his life during a road trip. It was one unexpected tragedy that moved several of his fans to tears when the news broke out online.
Until his death, the comedian was one of the notable comic figures in Mzansi, with a respectable fan base.
Since the news of his death broke, there has been a public outpouring of grief from members of the public, fans and fellow entertainers alike – a restatement to the impact he made while he lived.
While fans mourn his tragic passing, they can expect to have more details about his funeral and memorial in the coming days. In the interim, they can, of course, immerse themselves in the jokes he created while he lived.
He will be sorely missed for his contributions to the world of South African comedy. As one fan pointed out, it is pretty hard to say “goodbye Kagiso Ramoshai.”
