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Zak du Plessis dies: "Ouboet" speaks─── 12:23 Thu, 16 Jun 2011
Lani Fouché
Pretoria - Well-known South African actor Zak du Plessis died early this morning. According to various sources, the 60-year-old actor, film producer and presenter passed away in his sleep at his home in Pretoria. Du Plessis became famous for his roles in shows like Vetkoek Paleis, Orkney Snrok nie, Bosveld Hotel and Maak 'n Las. He also featured in several on stage productions. He was admitted to the Little Company of Mary-clinic in Pretoria for a lung-related illness. Du Plessis is survived by his wife, a son and daughter. Actor and comedian Frank Opperman, who played alongside du Plessis in Orkney Snorkney as his son, "Ouboet van Tonder", says he'll be dearly missed.
Zak du Plesses as "Frik" in Vetkoek Paleis
Zak du Plesses as "Hendrik van Tonder" in Ornkey Snork Nie
Frank Opperman as "Ouboet van Tonder" in Orkney Snork nie
Zak du Plessis dies: "Ouboet" speaks:
