Busisiwe Lurayi, a "How to Ruin Christmas" actress, died. She was only 36.

Lurayi's family confirmed the heartbreaking news through the official Instagram account of Eye Media Artists, her Johannesburg-based talent agency. Per the bereaved loved ones, the actress unexpectedly died at her home in South Africa on Sunday.

"We are deeply saddened to notify you of the passing of our beloved Busisiwe Lurayi. Busisiwe passed away suddenly and was pronounced dead at her residence on Sunday [July 10, 2022] by medical personnel," the statement read.

Busisiwe Lurayi's cause of death remains unknown. But her family confirmed that they are now waiting for the results of the autopsy report. So far, they have reportedly shared what they currently know and would provide further information once it is available.

Weeks before her death, the actress was still able to share a photo of her kissing the forehead of an unidentified young girl.

Following the announcement, fans expressed their heartbreak in the comment section and said that the Netflix series would not be the same without her.

One fan said, "Noooooooooooo this is the worst news was not expecting this. how to ruin Christmas will never be the same without you Busi."

They also took to Twitter to pay tribute to the late actress.

Busisiwe Lurayi's Fruitful Career

Lurayi famously has been part of the Netflix comedy series "How to Ruin Christmas" since 2020. The late actress played the role of "prodigal daughter" Tumi Sello who goes home for the holidays. Unfortunately, she ruins her sister's wedding plans, so she has to fix everything before it is too late.

The official synopsis reads: "A reluctant bridesmaid to the core, Tumi arrives the day before her sister's traditional wedding day and manages to upset almost everyone. Can she make it through this holiday family reunion without running it completely?"

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She returned for the second season of the show in December 2021, titled "How to Ruin Christmas: The Funeral." It was released with four episodes.

For this year, she was about to star in the next season after Netflix confirmed its renewal in June. The third season, "How to Ruin Christmas: The Baby Shower," was reportedly in production at the time of posting.

Her role in the series led her to earn the SAFTA Golden Horn Award for Best Actress in a TV comedy in 2021. She scored the same award in 2006 for starring in "City Ses'la."

Her other credits included, "Sokhulu and Partners II," "Vutha," and "S.I.E.S."

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