Fans of the late Busisiwe Lurayi will have one last moment to share with the actress when she appears on an episode of Scandal airing in September 2022.
When will Busisiwe Lurayi appear on ‘Scandal’?
As reported by Tshisa Live, the 2022 South African TV and Film Awards nominee in the comedy category will make her last on-screen appearance playing the role of Me’shell on an episode of Scandal airing on Friday, 2 September 2022.
According to Scandal producer Sanele Zulu, Me’shell is a “cougar housewife who pays her fitness trainer, CJ, for additional training on the side.”
“She embraced the role, was doing an amazing job, and was extremely professional to work with,” Zulu recalled in a statement.
Tragically, Lurayi’s death came in the midst of her work on the e.tv drama series. From what we understand, the show’s producers greenlit her last on-screen appearance after securing approval from her family.
Thereafter, Zulu confirmed, Me’shell will be portrayed by close friend Thuli Thabethe, who relished the opportunity of taking the baton from a fellow actress she looked up to.
“Stepping into the character of Me’Shell who had been played by Busi, I know that I would have big shoes to fill. I am thankful for the opportunity from Scandal! and e.tv for trusting in my ability to continue with the work she started. I am honoured and blessed,” Thabethe said.
Lurayi’s lifeless body was discovered at her home by her father, Freddy Mokoena, on Sunday, 10 July 2022.
At first, speculation was rife on the possible cause of the veteran actress’ death. However, as reported by Sunday World, foul play has been established.
From what we understand, Lurayi’s body was discovered lying in a pool of blood, and, shockingly, the actress had sustained notable injuries on her legs.
As suspicion mounts around her death, sources close to the actress have questioned several oddities about the manner in which she was found.
“If she died of natural causes, then why did she have bruises on her legs and why was blood coming out of her mouth when her father found her lying down in her bedroom? Something is amiss here. We can’t wait to see what the autopsy report says,” a source noted to Sunday World.
Lurayi’s death remains uncategorised, and the family, it’s believed, is still waiting on autopsy results to determine her cause of death.