# South African actress Crystal-Donna Roberts died of cancer, aged 41. She announced in 2019 she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy, but the disease spread. Roberts grew up in Cape Town and obtained a drama degree at the University of the Free State before becoming a drama teacher in a Western Cape school. Her acting career included roles in Sewende Laan, Fynskrif, Die Byl, Getroud met Rugby and Arendsvlei, and she was also a field presenter for Pasella on SABC2.
South African actress Crystal-Donna Roberts dies aged 41