Thapelo Maropefela Biography – Thapelo Maropefela Wiki
Thapelo Maropefela was a South African actor popularly known as Karabo on the SABC1 drama series The Kingdom. He starred alongside Nambitha Mpumlwana, Rob van Vuuren, Karin van der Laag, Maurice Carpede, and Anele Matoti in the drama series The Kingdom, which made its debut on SABC1 earlier in 2021.
He also was cast in the award-winning short film Heaven Reaches Down to Earth. The film was narrated and directed by Tebogo Malebogo, Heaven Reaches Down to Earth traces a transformative encounter between two friends, for whom a shared communion with the natural landscape catalyzes sensual and spiritual awakenings.
“Heaven Reaches Down to Earth” has garnered a number of screenings at international film festivals, such as the Hamptons International Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, and Chicago International Film Festival.
Thapelo Maropefela Age
He was 24 when he died. He passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, on the eve of his 25th birthday.
Thapelo Maropefela Family
Little information about his family is available. However, our sources are working to bring the relevant information about his family. He has a sister named Kamogelo Maropefela who made the announcement about his death on social media.
Thapelo Maropefela Death
He passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at the age of 24. Taking to social media on Monday, his sister Kamogelo Maropefela, expressed her grief of losing her brother on the eve of his 25th birthday.
She wrote: “Nana, I’m so sorry. Your story was not meant to end now. Not on the eve of your 25th birthday. “We are hurt. Cut deep. Empty. But we will try to celebrate you in our mourning. So difficult for me to say Rest easy because it wasn’t your time to rest yet! Aow papa. I’m so so sorry. We think of you today, and forever. May your spirit find peace. I love you so much. Till we meet again, Sthape. Happy Birthday, little bro.”
She went on in a statement, “Friends and Family, Unfortunately, my little brother, Thapelo Maropefela, left us in the early hours of today,” said Kamogelo. She added: “What pains me the most is, he never spends his birthday at home. This year, he assured my mom he was gonna be home for his birthday. Unfortunately, he didn’t make it. He left us, on the eve of his Birthday. I just can’t. I cannot! Please give my family and I some space to process and arrange everything. Thank you.”
His fellow actors and friends took to social media to express their grief. Filmmaker Tebogo Malebogo said, “His optimism and smile were infectious, and he inspired me in ways he’ll never know. A titan. A true talent …”
Thapelo Maropefela Cause of Death
He died on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at the age of 24. The cause of death is yet to be announced.
