V-Mash, Image: Twitter
Former Jam Alley host and Generation actress Vinolia Mashego has died.
The 56-year-old who was popularly known as V-Mash died in her sleep at her home in Mamelodi, Pretoria, tweed a SABC reporter.
According to V Mash’s father Collins Mashego, the bubbly Vinolia Mashego died in her sleep at her house in Mamelodi. #SABCNews pic.twitter.com/a7nn3WanWK
— Horisani Sithole (@horisaniMgV) April 6, 2020
Vinolia's sister, Prelley Meshego, confirmed the news to Channel24. No further details were immediately available.
Khanyi Magubane tweeted late on Monday, "Former TV presenter of Jam Alley fame Vinolia 'V - Mash' Mashego has passed away. Confirmed by Mashego Family."
%%%twitter https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPVMash?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPVMash #RIPVinoliaMashego @IOL @TheCitizen_News @SABCNewsOnline @dailysunsa @SundayWorldZA @IsolezweNews @eNCA @Newzroom405 @News24 pic.twitter.com/9JeGBS6BOh
— Khanyi Magubane (@Khanyi_Magubane)
The actress and TV presenter was best known for her role as Hilda Letlalo in Generations and for hosting Jam Alley from 1994 to 2001.
After leaving the entertainment industry, she made her return to TV when she joined Mzansi Magic Music show PLS Call Me in 2014.
Social Media users including celebrities and renowned figures have paid tribute to the iconic TV personality.
%%%twitter https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPVMash?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPVMash
Rest in eternal Peace Ausi Vinolia Mashego.
Thank you for the childhood memories. pic.twitter.com/Ida9k7MQCz
— Tumi Sole (@tumisole)
%%%twitter https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPVinoliaMashego?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPVinoliaMashego #RIPVMash pic.twitter.com/4ZPF47XX8p
— Phil Mphela (@PhilMphela)
undefinedHamba 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
