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Lillian Dube

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Lillian Raseobi Dube
Born
Lillian Dube

(1945-09-30) September 30, 1945 (age 79)
South Africa
Occupation(s)Actress, brand ambassador

Lillian Dube (born 30 September 1945)[1] is a South African actress.[2][3][4][5] She is perhaps best known for portraying Masebobe in the soap opera Generations.[6]

Personal life

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In 2007, Dube was diagnosed with breast cancer and has been in remission as of 2008.[7][8] The cancer returned again in 2015.[9][10]

Awards and nominations

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In 2017, Dube was awarded an honorary doctorate in Drama and Film Production at the Tshwane University of Technology.[11]

Select filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "SA icon Lillian Dube on surviving cancer, acting, turning 70 and giving back". Radio 702. 16 October 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  2. ^ Makhoba, Ntombizodwa (12 August 2018). "Make your own happiness (which might include buying a vibrator)". News24. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  3. ^ Thakurdin, Karishma (28 February 2018). "Lillian Dube on retirement: I will die acting". The Times (South Africa). Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Lillian Dube reminisces on great life of legend Joe Mafela". CapeTalk. 20 March 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  5. ^ "Lillian Dube Attacks Roche On The Outrageous Cost Of Breast Cancer Treatment". HuffPost. 8 February 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  6. ^ "All eyes on Lillian". Independent Online (South Africa). 7 February 2005. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  7. ^ "South Africa: Lillian Dube Beats Cancer". AllAfrica.com. 18 January 2008. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  8. ^ Mathe, Sam (27 August 2018). "Lillian Dube: Doyenne of SA film and drama a tough act to follow". Independent Online (South Africa). Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  9. ^ "Lillian Dube admitted to hospital with renewed cancer scare". Yahoo! News. 29 September 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  10. ^ TMG Entertainment (5 October 2016). "Lillian Dube finds love". The Herald (South Africa). Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  11. ^ "LILLIAN DUBE IS NOW A DOCTOR AFTER CONFIRMING QUALIFICATIONS". MTV. 16 October 2017. Archived from the original on 21 October 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
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