Celebrity hairstylist and Rhythm City actor Iko Mash has died, according to reports by The Daily Sun.
Mash shot to popularity as a transgender character Zahr, on eTV’s Rhythm City, was widely known within the LGBTIQ community and styled some of the country’s biggest names, including Khanyi Mbau.
At this stage no details are known about Mash’s death, but it is believed that the much-loved artist died on Friday morning after a battle with cancer.
Condolences have already started pouring in.
RIP Iko Mash?????? pic.twitter.com/yinbvBqTBp
— Tlale_haut (@tsekano) July 21, 2017
He Styled Me, i Remember how Cold it was on that Day and how Early it was but he was up Already nd Ready. Still My Favourite Pic. ?? #IkoMash pic.twitter.com/Z8T3nwSX5K
— #AFRICANDIAMOND ?? (@TebogoRamokgadi) July 21, 2017
I remember always laughing everytime I'd have a conversation with Iko Mash. You were a star. You will be missed. #RIPikomash
— Nthabi Tau (@NthabiTau) July 21, 2017
He Did My Make-up and Styled Me. And told Me i can Actually be a Stylist and Make up Artist. Look At Me Now. Thank You Iko. #IkoMash
— #AFRICANDIAMOND ?? (@TebogoRamokgadi) July 21, 2017