The list of celebrities who died of depression rolls out on the ground like a scroll.
This mental disorder is one of the top factors taking our stars at such young ages.
Celebrities who died of depression
Depression has claimed the lives of many of our stars.
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This mental disorder causes significant impairment in a person’s daily life and does not discriminate among people.
Here are some of SA celebrities who died of depression.
Shoki Mokgapa committed suicide after struggling with clinical depression and anxiety for a long time.
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The 34-year-old actress took her own life on Tuesday, 25th September 2018.
She was best known for her roles inAshes To AshesandIntersexions.
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It is said that the last words of the 38-year old rapper were, Im depressed.
I’m going out of control.
I’m losing it.
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HHP was on a promotional radio tour when he took his own life.
He had just released his EP Feels Good To Be Back through Universal Music.
Khensani committedsuicide in 2018and had sought help prior to her death.
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She reached out to Keri Perumal from Nkoli-Fassie, an organization dealing with diverse issues, including sexual assault.
The news came as a shock, especially to her family, who considered her a solid character.
Nichume was featured in chart-topping hits like Bhutiza, Daydreaming, and Far Away.
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It was said that Thapelo was not in a happy place and suffered from mental disorder.
This led her into a dark abyss that made her take her own life.
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Frequently asked questions
A lot of questions surround the topic of depression.
However, some questions are often asked more than others.
This mental disorder is a vital topic that sparks curiosity.
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Here are some of the frequently asked questions.
While there are celebrities who unfortunately died of this mental disorder, others struggle with it daily.
Some of them talk candidly about their struggle with depression, while others find it difficult to open up.
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Here aresome of the celebritieswho have suffered from depression:
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Trevor Noah
- iFani
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Dwayne Johnson
How many deaths are sparked by depression?
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It is estimated that close to800,000 peopledie due to suicide every year.
Over 50 percent of all people who die by suicide suffer from major depression.
This mental disorder is a critical topic discussed worldwide, with 264 million people worldwide affected by it.
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The illness has led to the creation of social movements worldwide to create awareness of the mental disorder.
The hope is to reach as many people as possible and help them fight depression and preserve their lives.
Briefly.co.za, on 6th December 2019, listed South African celebrities who lost their lives that year.
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The article paid tribute to those celebrities who died and whose lives had impacted ours.
As life is never certain, theirs was not that year, leaving behind broken hearts.
Some celebrities include Andile Gumbi, a theatre actor, who suffered from cardiac arrest and succumbed days later.
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Dan Tshanda, a musical trailblazer, suffered from heart failure just before celebrating his son’s matric results.
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