DEATH OF CELESTE LITKIE

Former Durban actress Dr Celeste Litkie died in Johannesburg yesterday (October 17) after a long period of illness.

An honours graduate from the Drama Department of the University of Natal (now UKZN), she was among the five performers who started the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre Company. Also comprising Melanie Bowles, Mark Faith, Brenda Radloff and Themi Venturas, the company was created at the same time as NAPAC’s Loft Theatre Company.

At the University of Durban Westville under Dr Dennis Schauffer, she completed her doctorate which dealt with the role of the Indian community in the history of South African Theatre.

She leaves her husband Andreas and children Stephanie and Thomas. The funeral will take place on Friday, October 22 at 15h30 at the Roman Catholic Church in Rosebank - 16 Keyes Avenue, Rosebank. In lieu of flowers, donations will be welcomed.

Tribute to follow.