 5 Things We Remember About Chalene Sir Ty Richards It is without a doubt that the stage and the screen were a place where veteran TV actress Chalene Sir Ty Richards belonged and with the news of her passing this morning, the film, and television industry has definitely lost one of the greats. Known for her larger-than-life personality and bright smile, Sir Ty Richards captured the hearts of many throughout her career in television and theater. The news of the film and theater icons passing has sent shockwaves across the country, with details around her death yet to be released. Sir Ty Richards was 66. The icon will be missed for her enthusiasm, bubbly character, and the TV onto we all grew to love. In celebration of her life and the impact she has made in the acting industry, here are five things we remember about the star. One her character Fila Comoetye was her claim to fame. Having taken many roles in several amateur stage productions between 1974 and 1981, Sir Ty Richards first launched her professional acting career in 1984. She was famous for her role as Fila Comoetye in the 1988 film adaptation of the Afrikaans novel Fila Kind and Nana in the long-running Sophie E. Goley, Place of Gold. To her role in Generations always brought fun and cheer. With over 40 accolades including three lifetime achievement awards, the veteran actress will also be remembered as the loquacious Matty in Essay's longest-running TV Sophie, Generations. Three she embodied much-loved characters. She took her career to greater heights when she portrayed the character of Esther, Nana, Willems in the Mnet soap opera E. Goley. She appeared in most of the show's 18-year run as Esther which led her to be dubbed as the TV auntie. For her talk show helped many young people in Essay. In early 2000, Sir Ty Richards hosted her own talk show, Shaleen, on Mnet which she used to address serious topics and give guidance to the youth and women in the country. Five her contribution to the arts. With her contribution to film and television for the past 30 years, Sir Ty Richards has been widely recognized for her stellar work, including winning a Fleur du Cap theater award, and will be missed for her an integral part of making South African television and theater what it is today.