The show was broadcast on the Mzansi Magic network. The late actor played one of the recurring roles of Zweli Ntshangase alongside actors like Zinhle Mabena, Sibusisiwe Jili, Jeffrey Sekele, etc.
His appearance as an adult Simba in Disney’s long-running play called “The Lion King” is also highly appreciated by the public. In 2015, Gumbi starred in “The Book of Negroes” (CBC six-part miniseries).
Cause of death, cardiac arrest, and details
On October 25, 2019, Andile’s family confirmed that he passed away at the young age of 36 in Israel, according to Lifestylepedia. The main cause of her death was cardiac arrest. In fact, the artist also remained in a coma for several days before his death.
The news about the death of Andile Gumbi was first published by Mzansi Magic. They confirmed his death from the actor’s wife. In addition, the family asked the fan for space to deal with her great loss.
The incident took place on October 22, 2019, when Gumbi suddenly fell ill and was rushed to a local hospital called “Shaare Zedek Medical Center” in Israel. Subsequently, the doctors told his wife that he was in critical condition as he suffered a cardiac arrest.
He died early Friday morning. According to a source, the actor was in the country for his show “Daniel The Musical.” He was survived by his partner and his son.
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real full birth name | Andile Zam Gumbi. |
| Nickname | Andil. |
| Profession | Actor, singer, dancer, model, and social media personality. |
| Famous for | his show «Mzansi Magic». |
| Age (as of 2019) | 36 years old . |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | September 10, 1983. |
| Death date | October 25, 2019. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. |
| Nationality | South African. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Gender | Male. |
| ethnicity | South African. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| sun sign (zodiac sign) | Virgo. |
| At home | South Africa. |
| Social Media Account Statistics | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_zam_gumbi/? Twitter : —Facebook:— |
| filmography | |
| Debut | Movie: — TV Show : IsiBaya (as Zweli Ntshangase) Web Series: — |
| List of movies/TV shows | 1. IsiBaya. 2. The book of blacks. |
| other appearances | The Lion King as an adult Simba (stage show). |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 5′ 9″. Centimeters: 174cm. Meters: 1.74 meters. |
| Weight | Kilograms: 75kg. Pounds: 165 lbs. |
| bicep size | sixteen. |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 43-32-36. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 7. |
| Tattoo details? | N/A |
| eye color | Brown. |
| Hair color | Brown. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father: Name not available. Mom : |
| Brothers | Unknown. |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Married. |
| Dating history? | Not revealed by the actor. |
| Girlfriend | Will update. |
| Name of wife/spouse | Mrs. Gumbi. |
| Son | a son. |
| Daughter | None. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Graduate. |
| College | Local high school. |
| Alma mater. | The Durban University of Technology. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Will Smith. Actress: Scarlett Johansson. |
| dream vacation destination | Australia. |
| Favorite color | Blue. |
| I love to do | Reading, theater, and works of art. |
| Favorite food | Mexican Kitchen. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $200 thousand US dollars (as of 2019). |
| Salary, income, and earnings | — |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Andile Gumbi
- IsiBaya Actor whose real full birth name is Andile Zam Gumbi was born to his parents on the 10th of September.
- He came into this world in the year 1983 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Therefore, Andile Gumbi’s age was 36 years old, as of 2019.
- After completing his local school education, the artist graduated from the Durban University of Technology with a BA.
- As of the relationship, he dated and married his wife, commonly known as Mrs. Gumbi, a few years ago.
- The former couple also shared a baby i.e. a son (name not available) together.
- He was in Israel at the time of his death for his play “Daniel The Musical.” The actor was going to play the character of King Nebuchadnezzar.
- Andile Zam and her spouse flew to the country together.
- She was also present alongside her husband 24/7 at the hospital hoping it would help him recover.
- On Instagram, the late artist has a decent following with more than 17.8k followers and he often updates his followers with pictures like his personal lifestyle, behind-the-scenes, vacation trips, etc.
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