Randall de Jager (4 April 1971 – 22 December 2001) was a South African actor. He was best known for his roles in the popular serials Egoli: Place of Gold and 7de Laan.[1]
Randall de Jager | |
|---|---|
| Born | Randall de Jager 4 April 1971 |
| Died | 22 December 2001 (aged 30) Sandton, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1991–2001 |
| Partner | Kim Nichols |
Personal life edit
He was born on 4 April 1971 in the suburbs of Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, South Africa. At the age of 17, he became a Sunday school teacher and very close with the church. He was survived by his mother, Jean and had two sisters: Juanita, Angelique and a brother, Roger.[2]
He had a long-standing affair with his girlfriend, Kim Nichols.
Death edit
Early on 22 December 2001, Jager was fatally wounded in an armed robbery at a house in the luxury suburb of River Club, in Sandton, north of Johannesburg. He was succumb to death at the Johannesburg hospital. He was with his friend and actress Helene Lombard during the robbery. He was shot in the face and declared brain dead at the hospital.[3][4]
His remains were moved to Bishop Lavis in Cape Town for final rites.[2] His memorial service was held at the New Apostolic church on 29 December.[5]
Career edit
In 1992, he played in the theater play Paradise is Closing Down. In 1998, he became a scriptwriter, where he wrote the play Moenie Try Nie.[6]
He is known for the role 'Hector' in the television soap opera Egoli: Place of Gold. He also played the role of bookshop assistant Aubrey Rudolph in the popular television soapie 7de Laan.[2]
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Egoli: Place of Gold | Hector | TV movie | |
| 2001 | 7de Laan | Aubrey Rudolph | TV series |
References edit
- ^ "Throwback: South African soap stars who died in real life". all4women. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ a b c "Hundreds gather for funeral of 7de Laan star". IOL. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Friend tells of actor's death". news24. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Actor killed in robbery". news24. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Randall de Jager". geni. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Randall de Jager bio". ESAT. Retrieved 30 November 2020.