Binnelanders actor Ben Kruger dies
South African actor, author and producer Ben Kruger has died at age 64.
Kruger, who was best known for his role as Oom Okkie in the kykNET’s award-winning soapie “Binnelanders”, died at his home in Brooklyn, Pretoria in the early hours of Wednesday.
Elsje Stark, producer of “Binnelanders”, confirmed the news of Kruger’s death in a statement released on Wednesday.
“It’s with great sadness that the ’Binnelanders’ family heard about the sudden passing of Ben Kruger, a much-loved member of our team of actors,” she said.
Paying tribute to the legendary actor, and Stark added: “Ben portrayed the role of Okkie Ferreira for nearly nine years in his own unique way and held a very special place in the hearts of his colleagues and loyal viewers.
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