Fans of the SABC3 soapie were left stunned after one of the characters they've gotten used to seeing on their small screens bid them farewell.
Gerard Rudolf, who played the character of Hendrik Lategan on the SABC 3 soapie made his final appearance on the soapie this week after his character suffered from a brain aneurysm. Rudolf has been with the soapie for two and a half years.
In the scene, Hendrik is seen collapsing while grasping at his head and groaning. He is later discovered by his wife Lalage (played by veteran actress Elma Postma) who proceeds to call an ambulance as the episode ends.
Speaking about his time on the soapie, Rudolf said: "I am extremely grateful for my time on the show and for my wonderful co-actors – especially the Lategan family. Elma, Lee, Deandre and Michelle, you were an absolute pleasure to work with," he said.
Fans of the show have also expressed their shock at the death of one of their favourite characters:
@IsidingoSABC3 Wow I still cannot believe it😭😭 and the background music made the scene more painful 💔 #isidingo https://t.co/dRSltLhlsj
— Kutlwa.no (@Miss_Composure_) June 10, 2019
Goodnight Hendrik, Ndoda yamadoda! 💔💔
To @GerardRudolf thank you for sharing your craft and impeccable talent with the Isidingo family and fans.
Your presence on and off screen will be sorely missed. #Isidingo #Isidingo20years pic.twitter.com/HGkfoYLvIj
— Isidingo (@IsidingoSABC3) June 10, 2019
Hendrik died of a broken heart . Shem 😭 #isidingo
— Jade (@Jardashian6) June 10, 2019
When Zandre walked in at the end of yesterday's edpisode😭😭😭 #Isidingo pic.twitter.com/Pq3dhiyzBQ
— ♊🎊21 on 13 JUNE🎊♊ (@__tiisetso__) June 11, 2019
Rest well Hendrick 💔💔 ndoda ya madoda #Isidingo #isidingo20years pic.twitter.com/2zEG0Hndwq
— Miss Oluwatoke Otukile 🇿🇦 (@MissOluwatoke) June 11, 2019
Respect and honor your parents while they're still alive. #Isidingo
— queen.koena (@KoenaBogopa) June 11, 2019