Celebrities pay tribute to Vinolia 'V-Mash' Mashego
The former 'Jam Alley' presenter and actress will be missed.
South Africa has been left shocked by the passing of legendary TV personality Vinolia Mashego, who is affectionately known as V-Mash.
The news of her passing was revealed by her family on Monday.
Mashego died at her home in Mamelodi, Pretoria.
READ: TV personality Vinolia 'V-Mash' Mashego passes away
Her father, Collins Mashego, told Jacaranda FM that she was found dead in her house on Monday. The cause of her death is still not known.
"Her only illness was a manageable asthma. It wasn't that dangerous," he told Jacaranda FM.
"Neighbours who saw her every morning did not see her [on Sunday] they phoned us to tell us they did not see her."
"We rushed to the house and knocked around, but there was no answer. But we thought that she may have left in a hurry."
"[On Monday] morning when we went there to check if she is back, we had to break the door only to find her sleeping dead," said Mr Mashego.
V-Mash became popular in the 1990s as a presenter for youth show, 'Jam Alley'.
She was loved for her colourful personality and catchy phrases such as, 'Ayeye bangani ayeye!'.
She also acted for two of South Africa's biggest drama series - 'Generations' and 'Isibaya'.
V-Mash also hosted Mzansi Magic Music show 'PLS Call Me' in 2014.
Currently, she was a host of 'Bheka Sik’bambile' on 'Moja Love'.
Celebrities have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to the star who will be greatly missed.
Ayeye bangani ayeye!
— Connie Ferguson (@Connie_Ferguson) April 6, 2020
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I’m numb. Didn’t want to believe this but a giant has fallen!💔
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We remember you V-Mash! We will always remember you! We will always love you!❤️
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Go now and throw the biggest party in heaven… https://t.co/nbfJgkMSU9
My condolences to the Mashego family and all V-mash's loved ones. What a mark you have left behind. You remain a Queen to all of us who knew your talent. Rest easy my sister. #RIPVmash pic.twitter.com/pfr17PaBTw
— Dj Ganyani (@DjGanyani) April 6, 2020
Larger than life personality, loud and bold and so talented you couldn’t ignore her. She gave many permission to be unapologetic about who they are. The true definition of a star. An icon! Robala ka kagiso V-Mash 🌟 #RIPVinoliaMashego pic.twitter.com/gSBkac8MoB
— KatlegoDanke (@KatlegoDanke) April 6, 2020
Hamba kahle V-Mash! You were and will remain a legend of South Africa’s entertainment industry. May your soul Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/MkCp3wJqOj
— Phumzile Van Damme (@zilevandamme) April 6, 2020
VINOLIA MASHEGO (V-MASH) WAS THE BLUEPRINT! we have lost an icon! 😭💔 #RIPVinoliaMashego pic.twitter.com/GYgjg2u3RP
— Thato Maluleke (@thato_maluks) April 6, 2020
I last saw and partied with V-Mash last October, She was so healthy and bubbly, I can't believe she is gone. R.I.P Venolia Mashego. 🙏💔
— Nkanyezi (@NkanyeziKubheka) April 6, 2020