Legendary Former Generations Actress Has Died!

The news of her passing was revealed by her daughter.

By ZAlebs | 20.07.2020 | Drama Last Updated On 03.03.2026

Legendary Former Generations Actress Has Died!
Former veteran Generations actress Elize Cawood has died at the age of 68. The news of her passing was revealed by her daughter Janno, in a Facebook post.

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Jenna said her mother was diagnosed with cancer in September 2019, and she gracefully fought until the end. Elize took her last breathe surrounded by her family.

“She was diagnosed with lung cancer in September and fought gracefully until the end. She was in no pain when she passed and both me and my father were there with her,her daughter wrote.

Jenna’s career in the acting business spanned for several decades and she is known for some of her famous roles in TV soapies such as Generations, Isidingo and Binnelanders

Tributes and messages of condolences have been pouring in since her passing.
RIP Elize Cawood.

Image Credit: Afrikaanse Films

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Published on 20.07.2020
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