Gomora': Israel Matseke-Zulu loses his leg after struggling with gangrene Gomora' star Israel Matseke-Zulu, who played Don on the popular telenovela had his leg amputated after gangrene diagnosis.
by Rae Seleme
12-12-2021
in SA TV and Film
Gomora' Israel Matseke-Zulu, has lost his leg after struggle with gangrene. Image via Twitter @MzansiMagic
Legendary actor Israel Matseke-Zulu, who played Don on Gomora has allegedly lost his leg following his struggle with gangrene.
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Matseke-Zulu recently (October) confirmed he had to exit the popular telenovela due to his illness.
Also read: Gomora' viewers are counting down to Israel Matseke Zulu's (Don) exit
Appreciation Tweet to Our own Legend, Israel Matseke Zulu pic.twitter.com/nhUkbrgnX2
Morai_N (@dnkoni) December 12, 2021
ISRAEL MATSEKE-ZULU: RIGHT LEG AMPUTATED Multi-award-winning actor Israel Matseke-Zulu reportedly just had one of his legs amputated.
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An article in the Sunday World has revealed that a source close to the actor said that he had an operation at a Sandton hospital two weeks ago.
Matseke-Zulu who's been open about his struggle with gangrene, also revealed in several interviews that he asked Gomora producers to let him go.
He said he was struggling to get around on set and was using a wheelchair during his last scenes.
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The publication also adds that Matseke-Zulu spoke to them on Friday (10 December) and confirmed the operation on his right leg.
He also said he was recovering from the surgery and he is surrounded by his loved one's at home.
Also read: I'm sick, I can't walk': Israel Matseke-Zulu reveals why he exited Gomora'
Let s appreciate him while his still alive and one of the coolest guy I got a chance of meeting
Manene Namanenekazi..
Israel Matseke Zulu#slemac pic.twitter.com/yGGImRWXYU
Sle051 (@Macauzza) December 4, 2021
PLAYING DON ON GOMORA' Fans of the veteran actor were devasted when Don got killed last month on Gomora.
The show also paid a subtle tribute to Matseke-Zulu this past week in its storyline with his on-screen son Teddy (Sicelo Buthelezi).
In the episode, Teddy is seen polishing his father, Don's shoes as a way of dealing with his recent grief.
A source from the telenovela also hinted that producers are toying with the idea of bringing his character back next year (2022) after he makes full recovery.
The man is a legend and Gomora needs him.
He has the full and unwavering support of his family and friends.
Matseke-Zulu's character crippled his co-star's character, Mazet before he got shot and killed by his baby mama, Zodwa (Sannah Mchunu).
Don shot and crippled Mazet (Siphesihle Ndaba) who is now in a wheelchair and is struggling with her new condition.
Also read: I now use crutches': Gomora's' Israel Matseke-Zulu assures fans he's well
REMEMBERING MY LATE FATHER
Entlek, Israel Matseke Zulu has very big feet! Watch Teddy imitating his father while polishing the shoes that are too big to fill.
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On a scale of 1 to 10, how well did Teddy do the Don Buthelezi imitation?
.#GomoraMzansi Gomora #GomoraMzanzi pic.twitter.com/qsyRipUMjq
Jay (@RewindMzansi) December 6, 2021
REACTIONS FROM GOMORA' FANS He will be okay he must just get the right treatment.
Open a go fund me account so we can put something together like the Nigerians did to Davido.
Gomora won't be the same without Don.
Futseeeek gangrene yamasimba lah!!
SA s very own Samuel L Jackson. pic.twitter.com/NLZywn0i9j
Mabhidliza (@Mabhidliza_) November 22, 2021
His career is not over yet , only if he doesn t lose hope
Tshiamo Ngoma (@NgomaTshiamo) November 22, 2021
Sad. Circumstances have a way of slowing all of down. Especially when someone is doing their best to thrive
Ndivhu Makhado (@ndivhuwos) November 22, 2021
Also read: I laughed it off': Gomora's' Israel Matseke-Zulu on his death hoax
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Gomora': Israel Matseke-Zulu loses his leg after struggling with gangrene Gomora' star Israel Matseke-Zulu, who played Don on the popular telenovela had his leg amputated after gangrene diagnosis.
