Veteran actor Marius Weyers diagnosed with terminal cancer – reports
Weyers is popularly known for playing Andrew Steyn in the 1980 film 'The Gods Must Be Crazy'
Veteran South African actor Marius Weyers, 81, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, according to reports. In an interview with Die Burger, Weyers expressed his readiness to bid farewell, stating that he wishes to be cared for without medical intervention near the sea, where he could look out and depart with a smile. The renowned actor has a storied career, notably starring in the 1980 film The Gods Must Be Crazy, which brought him international acclaim.
Other notable film credits include Gandhi (1982), The Power of One (1992), Paljas (1997), and Blood Diamond (2006). Weyers began his acting journey in the theater before transitioning to film and television. His career also encompassed South African productions such as Suidooster and Die Byl. In 2017, Weyers was hospitalized for heart surgery at a private facility in Cape Town.
He was married to artist Evette Weyers, who passed away in July 2023. Together, they had decided against having children, as they believed the offspring would not have been able to keep pace with their dynamic lifestyle.
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