# The Market Theatre Foundation has described renowned South African playwright, actor, and director, Athol Fugard, as a giant who put the country’s playwriting on the world map. The 92-year-old died at his Stellenbosch home after a long illness. The work of Eastern Cape-born Fugard includes Blood Knot, Tsotsi, and The Island. The Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal commended Fugard’s incredible contribution to SA theatre, adding that his plays will be a lasting legacy for generations.
Tributes pour in for SA acclaimed playwright Athol Fugard