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A dark cloud has fallen over the South African television industry after a tragic accident on the set of the Scandal! spin-off show claimed the life of a crew member. What was meant to be another step in bringing new drama to screens ended in heartbreak.
Crew Member Dies After On-Set Accident
Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela broke the devastating news on X (formerly Twitter). According to his report, the crew member was severely injured during production. They were rushed to hospital, but sadly, they did not survive.
Mphela wrote:
“Death on the set of ‘Scandal’. An accident occurred during the production of the popular TV soapie’s upcoming spin-off. A crew member was severely injured and taken to hospital, where he subsequently succumbed to his injuries.”
The news left both industry insiders and TV fans shaken.
Social Media Reacts to the Heartbreaking News
Tributes poured in on social media as netizens struggled to come to terms with the sudden tragedy.
- @NtateWilliams: “Horrible news. Strength to everyone affected 🥹”
- @YollyBlu: “Oh no! This is terrible news 💔💔💔😳”
- @ZandyNice: “That must have been traumatic for everyone to witness 😢.”
- @MalumeOmncaneSA: “Imagine getting your big break on a major TV show and then dying on set 😭.”
- @BeachBum_ZA: “Hope they have workman’s compensation there kwa acting cause this is horrible.”
- @umbhaliwodumo: “May the soul of that brother rest in peace. Condolences to his family and friends.”
The grief and shock were echoed by hundreds of users, who not only sent condolences to the family but also raised concerns about safety standards on film and TV sets.
A Shocking Start for the Spin-Off
The Scandal! spin-off was set to bring fresh stories and characters to fans of the long-running e.tv drama. Instead, its production has been overshadowed by loss, leaving cast, crew, and fans mourning a life gone too soon.
As tributes continue to pour in, the tragedy serves as a sobering reminder of the risks faced behind the scenes of television production.
Ochre Moving Pictures, which produces the show, issued a statement, saying that the cast and crew of Scandal! were ‘shocked and saddened’ by the death of Gary Megit.
