December 9, 2024

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that the cause of death not revealed as family confirms LGBTQIA actor, Lumko “Johnson” Leqela, is dead. (Read More Here).




Taking to social media (his Instagram page), the family of Lumko “Johnson” Leqela, dropped the statement confirming his death. 


A few South Africans are saying he was ill for a little while, before he died. Lumko first entered the public realm as a young teenager on the popular SABC 1 YoTV platform. 

Family Statement reads: “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

ALL MEDIA

14 September 2022

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the untimely passing of our beloved Lumko “Johnson” Leqela.

They departed on the 14th of September 2022.


“Lumko first entered the public realm as a young teenager on the popular SABC 1 YoTV platform. They went on to nurture a career in television broadcast, radio production and media at large. In their own words, Lumko was an “Accomplished TV & Radio Super Producer, Actor, Writer and Big Deal in Most Spaces”


“This is a gut-wrenching loss to the Leqela family, their loved ones, the LGBTQIA+ community and ultimately to the South African broadcast and television community.


“Lumko lived a life filled with purpose and authenticity. As we process this shock as a community, let us remember their light in this world.


“Details on memorial and funeral arrangements will be shared by the family in due course. The family asks that the public and media respect their privacy as they deal with this difficult loss.


“For all enquires:

Contact Person:

Siviwe: 084 981 2071

Bridgette: 071 403 7197


“Note to Editor:

Lumko Johnson’s declared and respected gender pronouns were (They/Them). In all media communications the family requests that these are the pronouns that are utilised in reference to Lumko Johnson.”


MM Wrote: “Lumko Johnson is no more.

Family releases a statement revealing the untimely death of Lumko Johnson.”

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