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Moonyeenn Lee Death | Moonyeenn Lee Dead – Obituary

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Moonyeenn Lee Death | Passed Away | Obituary

Moonyeenn Lee Death – Dead: A great loss was made known to InsideEko. As friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Moonyeenn Lee.

Having heard about this great loss, the family of this individual is passing through pains, mourning the unexpected passing of their beloved.

This departure was confirmed through social media posts made by Twitter users who pour out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased.

RIP to The legendary South African Casting Director and Agent, Moonyeenn Lee. She passed away on Saturday morning, 18th of July 2020 in Johannesburg. #RIPMoonyeennLee


My soul was crashed today over hearing the passing away of my mother #MoonyeennLee, the woman who took me in and made me her son when I came out of prison.
She casted me on projects I never dreamt of featuring on. I have a house as an ex-con today becos of her.
I love you. RIP


SA casting director & agent Moonyeenn Lee has passed away

Her body of work includes casting for films like the Oscar-winning Tsotsi, Long Walk To Freedom, Hotel Rwanda & a lot of TV shows among many others. She has helped so many actors, directors & writers #RIPMoonyeennLee


My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of Ms Moonyeenn Lee. She built up a wealth of us SA actors and gave so much to our industry and contributed immensely to putting us on international platforms. You will not be forgotten


RIP Moon.
Moonyeenn Lee, my Joburg agent and pioneer of the film scene in SA. Launched many an actor’s career and respected the craft like no other. You will be missed!!


RIP: Legendary agent & international casting director, Moonyeenn Lee has died

With a career spanning 47 years, she has left an indelible mark on the creative industry.

#RIPMoonyeennLee


Yoh 2020 just keeps doing the mostBroken heart

An industry giant has fallen. My condolences to her friends, colleagues and family. I never met her but I remember watching her on Class Act as a kid and thinking “Lo mama knows what she’s talking about”

RIP Moonyeenn Lee


Dearest Moon… I’m devastated by this news, thank you for always believing in me and so many other artists so faithfully and fighting for us so fiercely Broken heart I’m sending love to your loved ones and our MLA familyBroken heart Rest In Peace #MoonyeennLee


Heartbroken to hear that legendary casting director and industry veteran Moonyeenn Lee passed yesterday in JHB. This former IPO EXCO member was a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, which votes for the Oscars, & Television Academy, which votes for the Emmys.


We have lost our beloved Moonyeenn Lee. Moon had an extraordinary eye for pure emotional truth. She cast my first short, The Storekeeper, Tsotsi and Eye in the Sky. How can I thank you enough Moon? I will miss you so very much. Rest well my precious courageous friend. #moonyeenn

We are still working on getting more details about the death, as family statement on the death is yet to be released.

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