by Thinus Ferreira
The Binnelanders character paramedic Danny Jantjes portrayed by actor Bradley Olivier will still remain on-screen on kykNET (DStv 144) until the end of October after which Danny will disappear following the death of the actor yesterday in hospital after his life support machines were switched off.
The producer and actor was hospitalised on Monday evening in the Flora Life hospital in Johannesburg after complaining of a headache earlier on Monday morning and was taken to hospital where his condition worsened. He was eventually placed on life support.
The cause of his hospitalisation and what led to the 36-year-old's death is not yet known.
Bradley Olivier leaves behind a 5-year-old daughter Kiara, girlfriend Candice-Ann Isaacs, mom Susan, sister Sheena-Kay Gouws and brother Armin.
According to insiders, the crew and cast of the Stark Films produced soap shot at Stark Studios in Randburg, Johannesburg, are distraught and sad following the popular actor's untimely death this week.
Insiders told TVwithThinus that Bradley Olivier's death coming so soon and also unexpectedly after the death at the same production of actor Ben Kruger who died from Covid in May 2021, has been traumatic for the crew and actors.
Bradley Olivier's untimely passing changes the emotional tenor of the blue carpet premiere and debut next month of Frankie & Felipe at kykNET's 11th Silwerskermfees film festival in Camps Bay, Cape Town - the first film that Olivier produced together with actor Solomon Cupido under their joint production company Sturvey Pictures.
Sturvey Pictures is producing three films for MultiChoice's streaming service Showmax.
Waldimar Pelser, M-Net director for premium channels, says that Bradley Olivier "was a beloved actor and valued member of the kykNET and Binnelanders family".
"His sudden passing is a big shock and massive loss for everyone who had been touched by his presence. Our hearts go out to his family, loved ones and friends".
Else Stark, Binnelanders producer, says "The shock and sadness after the sudden passing of Bradley is difficult to process - he was still so young and such a beloved member of the Binnelanders actors corps".
"Any interaction with Bradley, whether on a professional or a personal level, was always just a joy. He portrayed the character of Danny Jantjes for almost 8 years with total conviction. We will miss him terribly and our hearts go out to his daughter and next of kin."
Michelle Nortje, Binnelanders publicist, says the character of Danny will remain on-screen on kykNET for the next three months until the end of October - the period that Stark Films had already completed episodes featuring Bradley Olivier's character, for playout.
"The writers' room is currently very busy to decide how the character's exit will be handled. The final decision on how Danny will leave Binnelanders has not been made yet."
