 Chalene Sir Ty Richards has passed away. Veteran actress Chalene Sir Ty Richards has passed away at the age of 66. Her agency confirmed to Chwissa L.I.V.E. on Monday morning. Details surrounding her death are sketchy at this stage. A representative from Illusion Management confirmed the news to Chwissa L.I.V.E. but said further details would be released after meeting with Sir Ty Richards family. The representative added that they were in a state of shock and were still processing the news. While Sir Ty Richards was known for her decades of work in the performing arts, she qualified as a nursery school teacher and taught children before making her debut as an actress. Sir Ty Richards is best known for her role in the long-running hit Mnet series E. Goley, Place of Gold as Esther Nanna Willems. She also starred in hit films such as Fila Kind, Mama Jack, Trier Grande, and Vaselineja. More recently, Sir Ty Richards starred in the KYKnet series Arends Vlai.