NATIONAL NEWS - Speaking to TMG Entertainment on Wednesday‚ a family spokesperson revealed that Greg had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer back in September and had been struggling with the disease for several months before finally losing the battle on Tuesday evening.

“He died at home‚ surrounded by friends‚ family and those he loved the most‚” Shireen Hollier said.
Shireen added that the family has been left shaken by the actor’s death but had been preparing themselves for some time.

“Even though they have been expecting it for some time it still comes as a massive shock‚” she said. “He was a giant of a man and was a strong man who touched the loves of all that came into contact with him.”

Funeral and memorial service details are still be finalised for the actor‚ most famous for his roles in Binnelanders‚ Isidingo and 7de Laan‚ but the family has requested that donations in lieu of flowers be made to the Theatre Benevolent Fund.