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| − | [[Leona Rich]] (-2025) was an actress, radio presenter and teacher. | + | [[Leona Rich]] (1964-2025) was an actress, radio presenter and teacher. |
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| + | Also known as [[Leona Grobbelaar]] | ||
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
| − | Born [[Leona Rich]] on the farm Vlakfontein in the Aberdeen district, she studied drama at the University of Stellenbosch, as well as completing a teacher's qualification. After a period as stage actress, she began to focus on radio work for the SABC, as well as teaching in Cape Town and Johannesburg. She ended her working career as head of the Union Preparatory School in Graaff Reinet, retiring in 2019. | + | Born [[Leona Rich]] on 8 September, 1964, on the farm Vlakfontein in the Aberdeen district, she studied drama at the University of Stellenbosch, as well as completing a teacher's qualification. After a period as stage actress, she began to focus on radio work for the SABC, as well as teaching in Cape Town and Johannesburg. She ended her working career as head of the Union Preparatory School in Graaff Reinet, retiring in 2019. |
| − | + | She was married to Koos Grobbelaar, and the couple had two sons. She passed away on December, 2025. | |
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
Revision as of 06:49, 29 December 2025
Leona Rich (1964-2025) was an actress, radio presenter and teacher.
Also known as Leona Grobbelaar
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Biography
Born Leona Rich on 8 September, 1964, on the farm Vlakfontein in the Aberdeen district, she studied drama at the University of Stellenbosch, as well as completing a teacher's qualification. After a period as stage actress, she began to focus on radio work for the SABC, as well as teaching in Cape Town and Johannesburg. She ended her working career as head of the Union Preparatory School in Graaff Reinet, retiring in 2019.
She was married to Koos Grobbelaar, and the couple had two sons. She passed away on December, 2025.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Sources
Marelize Barnard. 2025. Veteraan-aktrise, stemkunstenaar en oudskoolhoof oorlede", Die Burger, 29 December, 2025: p.5. [1]
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