Studio 263 actress, Pretty Xaba passes away in India
Former Studio 263 actress Pretty Xaba (Mai-Muvengwa) has passed away in India, where she was undergoing cancer treatment, a friend has confirmed.
Xaba underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy with doctors trying to perform surgical procedures while monitoring the size of her cancerous growth.
Xaba was being attended at BLK Super Specialty Hospital in Delhi, India.
Coordinator of the Let’s Help Pretty Xaba campaign, Tawonga Mafundikwa confirmed the death.
“It is very sad that Pretty (Xaba) is no more. She died in India and as of now it’s too early to talk about the funeral arrangements because we have to work together with her family,” said Mafundikwa.
People who donated to Xaba’s cause include Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries (PHD) leader Walter Magaya, NetOne, Standard Chartered Highlands branch staff, PSI staff members, Jenny Musonza Foundation, Affirmative Action Group, Fawcett Security and the public.
Xaba rose to fame after staring in local drama Studio 263, while she featured in other plays and dramas such as I want A Dress, Coliwe, Xola, Everyone’s Child, and Lobola among others.
Xaba is survived by two children Runyararo and Hope Chayambuka.
