 Picks of Israel Matskzulu before he lost his leg Gomera's star Israel Matskzulu, who played Don on the popular telenovela had his leg amputated after gangrene diagnosis Legendary actor Israel Matskzulu, who played Don on Gomera has allegedly lost his leg following his struggle with gangrene Matskzulu recently, October, confirmed he had to exit the popular telenovela due to his illness Matskzulu who's been open about his struggle with gangrene, also revealed in several interviews that he asked Gomera producers to let him go He said he was struggling to get around on set and was using a wheelchair during his last scenes The publication also adds that Matskzulu spoke to them on Friday and confirmed the operation on his right leg He also said he was recovering from the surgery and he is surrounded by his loved ones at home Interestingly, Gomera has paid a subtle but moving tribute to Matskzulu in its storyline with Teddy, Cislo Buthalisi, who plays his son in the TV drama, polishing his shoes as a way of dealing with his grief