- South African actor Marius Weyers caused a buzz on social media this week when he was diagnosed with terminal cancer
- Weyers, who lost his wife 3 years ago, responded to his diagnosis to the media on Tuesday, 13 October 2026
- South Africans and industry colleagues commented on Weyers' diagnosis this week
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Talented actor and media personality Marius Weyers, who is famously known for his role in The Gods Must Be Crazy, has reportedly been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
The 81-year-old actor is the latest South African actor to be diagnosed with cancer after 7de Laan actress Carina Nel.
Nel caused a buzz on social media when her colleagues from 7de Laan responded to her cancer diagnosis.
Social media user Cami Current Affairs shared on his X account on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, that the actor has cancer.
Bulletin shares that Netwerk reported on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, that the veteran actor had come to terms with his condition and felt at peace.
The former Suidooster star was reportedly admitted to hospital and is now in a rehabilitation facility and is expected to return to his home in Rooi-Els, where he will receive care without further medical intervention.
Weyers made headlines in 2023 when his wife, Evette, a respected sculptor, passed away after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
South Africans wish the actor a speedy recovery
Lollienagel23 said:
"So very sad. Brilliant actor."
Singer @OfficialPatriciaLewis replied:
"LEGENDE!!!🙌🙌🙌❤️🙏💔."
Lynelle_kenned responded:
"Gentle journey. And thank you 🤍✨."
lizele123 said:
"Cancer has taken over! So many people's children's babies are dying of cancer."
blanchedelaguerre wrote:
"Such a gentleman, great actor, true legend! Be sure your wife is waiting for you with her arms open to receive you. Look out for this beautiful angel🙏🏻🦋."
bernicevwyk.5 responded:
"This is very sad. Wonderful actor. Thinking of you and praying for you. Peace🙌🏻🙌🏻."
Westelize replied:
"So bitterly sad. I will never forget him as station master in Paljas. Probably was the most beautiful story. Thinking of him."!
steenkampmara reacted:
"The best actor ever! 😢😢😢😢."
jacobssonett said:
"He is a legend."
scorp.io5510 wrote:
"Oh no, I hope he doesn't suffer too much. Our 14-year-old died in Jan 2026, and we are in flard."
snyders3357 said:
"Thank you for your life. You are a legend; may your last days on earth rest for you. Peace brings strength, or friend." 🙏🏼♥️
Weyers' TV and film roles
TVSA reports that actor Marius Weyers is a South African actor known for TV shows and films such as The Gods Must Be Crazy, Saturday Night at the Palace, The Power of One, Paljas, Stander and Blood Diamond.
Weyers also starred in Amalia seasons one and two as Captain Wollie de Wet, Die Byl season one as Petrus "Priester" Lotz, kykNet's soapie Suidooster as André Nel, and The Golden Girls season 7 as Derrick.
The legendary actor has also appeared in TV shows such as Vloeksteen seasons one and two as Koert Adler, Onder Draai Die Duiwel Rond seasons one and two as Pine Pienaar, and Feast of the Univinted as Danie van Wyk.
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Generations: The Legacy star Mfana Jones Hlophe's cause of death announced
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that former KwaBaba and Uzalo actor Mfana Jones Hlophe passed away on the way to the hospital on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
The family of the former Generations actor confirmed his cause of death on Friday, 9 October 2026.
Fans of the actor and industry colleagues took to social media to pay tribute to Hlophe this week
Source: Briefly News