Tributes: Living-legend Dawn Lindberg dies of Covid-related illness

Tributes have poured in across social media for beloved Parktown North resident and founder and CEO of the Naledi Awards Dawn Lindberg.

The Naledi Theatre Awards announced on Facebook that Lindberg died as a result of a Covid-related illness on 7 December. Lindberg was educated at Parktown Girls High School.

She was an accomplished entertainer, motivational speaker, singer and champion of the theatre world.

She received the accolade of ‘Living Legend’ alongside her husband Des Lindberg by Minister of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa in 2015.

Deeply saddened to wake up to the news that Dawn Lindberg the CEO of the @NalediAwardsSA has passed away from a Covid-19 related illness- Dawn was a champion of the theatre world #RIPDawnLindberg @ChampionSAfrica pic.twitter.com/9a6K92RHmF

— Ashraf Garda (@AshrafGarda) December 8, 2020

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of the Founder and CEO of the Naledi Awards #DawnLindberg. A legend of the performing arts in South Africa.

[Photo cred: Des and Dawn Lindberg website] #RIPDawnLindberg pic.twitter.com/Pk5r559GvC

— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) December 8, 2020

The passing away of a champion of the theatre world #RIPDawnLindberg 😢😢😢 @NalediAwardsSA @ArtsCultureSA @NathiMthethwaSA @MichConstant pic.twitter.com/f4R0jl7VMC

— ChampionSouthAfrica (@ChampionSAfrica) December 8, 2020

Losing Dawn Lindberg to COVID19 is the loss of a National Treasure. RIP Dawn. pic.twitter.com/KiCQasR0z3

— Michael Olivier (@manmetdiepan) December 8, 2020

https://twitter.com/BridgetMasinga/status/1336198643314020352

Such sad news. RIP #DawnLindberg Condolences to Des, Joshua, @ZuraidaJardine and Adam. pic.twitter.com/gBJsIszqji

— Zita Castanho 🇵🇹🇿🇦 (@ZitaCastanho) December 8, 2020