Details of the award-winning media mogul Shona Ferguson’s funeral have been released.
The veteran actor, who was married to award-winning actress Connie Ferguson, died on Friday, July 30, from Covid-19-related complications after spending a week in ICU at Milpark Hospital.
The Ferguson family released details of Shona’s funeral arrangements on social media, via their Ferguson Films company Twitter handle.
The statement read: “The Ferguson family would like to confirm that the late Shona Ferguson will be laid to rest in a private ceremony attended by family members on Wednesday, 4 August 2021.
“Details of the memorial service will be communicated at a later stage once all the necessary arrangements have been finalised.
“We would like to thank our friends and the public at large for the kind words of comfort during this difficult period.”
RE: Shona Ferguson Arrangements pic.twitter.com/fCM7JQopTW
— FERGUSON FILMS (@Ferguson_Films) August 2, 2021
Fans commented on the post, saying they were devastated about the production boss’s death.
Never lm my life have l felt so torn about someone l have never met in person 💔💔Rest in perfect peace uncle Sho
— Zee (@AllyzloeZloe) August 2, 2021
Just seeing all of this everyday when I open Twitter.. it just send chills to my body... It feels so close to my heart....
— MAMMY 🏳️🌈🚪 (@Mamohlahlwe1) August 3, 2021
This Man was something else.. something about him is surprisingly special.. In my church we call them the chosen ones..
He wasn't that famous.....
It still so surreal💔. It’s confusing, it’s sad it’s just overwhelming, I can just imagine his family right🥺. Death really robbed us our very own Tyler Perry. Usathane akayifuni into enhle strue😔
— Silindile (@Silindi74297001) August 2, 2021
The eminent producer was no stranger to the South African film and television industry.
He and Connie co-owned production company Ferguson Films which is responsible for giving fans a variety of award-winning shows, among them “Rockville”, “The Queen”, “The Throne”, “The Herd and Netflix’s ”Kings of Jo’burg“ which was one of the Top 10 watched offerings in South Africa.