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I have the first official reaction from SABC3 on the death of Fiona Coyne, the broadcaster's erstwhile quiz show presenter of The Weakest Link.
''SABC3 is deeply saddened by the passing on of Fiona Coyne,'' SABC3 tells me. ''Fiona Coyne played an integral part in placing the channel on the map when it came to delivering the channel's main objective – that of keeping viewers entertained. The Weakest Link was one of the local programmes that performed exceptionally well for SABC3. As the host, Fiona Coyne was loved by many viewers and will be sorely missed. Our condolences go out to her family, friends and colleagues. Her passion and zest for the entertainment industry will live on within all of us.''
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