It’s a sad day for South Africa.
Ashley Callie – better known to audiences as Lee Haynes in the popular day-time soap Isidingo – passed away.
Ashley was involved in a car accident last weekend and was admitted to a Johannesburg Hospital. The starlet underwent surgery to alleviate pressure on her brain at the weekend and was in a serious, but stable condition. Friends and family were optimistic about her recovery, but that wasn’t to be. The family confirmed her death earlier saying she died as a result of serious head injuries sustained in the car collision. They went on to say that “Ashley continues to live on in our hearts and minds.” As I write this I get goose bumps and a lump in my throat.
I follow entertainment very closely and in my opinion Ashley was one of most talented actresses. In fact she has been nominated in the favourite actress category for the upcoming Star of Mzansi Awards- to be held at the end of the month. Her personality, presence and beauty will be missed dearly and I send out my deepest condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. Rest In Peace Ashley.
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February 15th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
R.I.P. Ashley GOnna Miss Her..=(
February 16th, 2008 at 2:11 am
Fuck
February 16th, 2008 at 2:27 am
Gobsmacked. Last I heard she was making a steady recovery, or so i thought.
What a loss to South Africa.
R.I.P. Ashley.
February 16th, 2008 at 8:54 am
That is sooooooooooo sad!
She will be greatly missed…
R.I.P
February 16th, 2008 at 9:12 am
its soooooooo sad 2 loose such a talented acteress
wat a loss 2 sa
will be sorely missed
February 16th, 2008 at 10:43 am
rip
February 16th, 2008 at 10:53 am
She was one of our greatest. I remember seeing the most awesome interview with her, at her home, on Top Billing, where she came across as a down-to-earth beauty.
She will be missed. Though it is horrible for us, it must be heart-breaking for her family. My thoughts go out to them.
R.I.P. Ashley.
February 16th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
I want to sent my deepest condelances to Ashly’s family. i am very very sorry about her death. once i heard that she has has involved in a car eccedent i nearly fainted and i then later hear that she is recovering and now her dearth, realy i dont know what to do.
” we will miss u Callie may your sole rest in Peace
February 16th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Spread Your Wings and Fly
I try to speak, but no words come out.
An angel we have lost, there is no doubt.
She entered this world with soul and passion,
And gave us all her love and compassion.
Her beauty so extraordinary, her smile so warm.
Her kindness, her strength, that could put out a storm.
Our minds are weak, our hearts shattered.
The roses in the garden, are all scattered.
For you have touched the life of every living thing
Forever our hearts will have a sad song to sing.
A friend, a sister, a child thats taken away.
In our hearts, you will always stay.
An angel you were born and an angel you are.
God just wanted the best angel by far.
We love you Ashley and we always will.
That special space in our hearts, you will always fill.
No matter how hard it is, we will have to pull through.
Right now, its the least we can do for you.
These tears won’t stop running down my face.
It comes down in buckets and all over the place.
My heart aches, oh its so sore.
I have never felt this way, never before.
Goodbye our sweet angel now spread those wings and fly.
May you rest in peace forever in the beautiful sky.
Blessed Be
Katz
February 16th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
It was with palpable sadness that I heard about the death of this sublime actress…for years she thrilled us with her powerful, convincing, even haunting portrayal of “Daddy’s girl” “ice queen” Lee; her tiffs with her father, with Cherel; and of course echoes of her late brother Duncan whom she loved so much; and her complicated relationships with men in the soapy remain evergreen and indelible in our minds. To coin a cliche, may her soul rest in peace.
February 16th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
HEAVAN has 1 more ANGEL and we have one big loss, would love to put more but lump in htroat and welling up eyes and…………….GO WELL ASH/LEE
February 17th, 2008 at 8:41 am
Ahley was a close friend to me. When i heard she had passed away my life is never going to be the same again. I love you so much ashley. Sorry to her family. we all love her and will miss her dearly. xxxxxxxxxxx
sam
February 17th, 2008 at 10:54 am
ashley was a buetiful and telanted actress. I would look forward to watching isidingo just to see LEE and to her call Barker “daddy”. I love u so much ashley.wish your family wel.
lotsa luv(:^>)
February 17th, 2008 at 10:54 am
ashley was a buetiful and telanted actress. I would look forward to watching isidingo just to see LEE and to hear her call Barker “daddy”. I love u so much ashley.wish your family wel.
lotsa luv(:^>)
February 17th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Ashley Heaven has another angel. You were to precious and special for this world. May God be with you family,friends, cast members and fans. I never missed an isidingo episode. You were the best.
Rest in peace Ashley
February 17th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Good bye to a star. May you be safe where you are. In all our hearts! Peace be with your family and friends! A loss to earth a gain to heaven!
February 17th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
May your soul rest in peace Miss Callie. God knows why he took you away. Go on and dance with the angels. May your family find peace and strenth at this very difficult time.
February 17th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
rest in peace ashleigh!!! and may God be with your family through this difficult period, be strong!!!! Your were gr8 “lee”
February 18th, 2008 at 12:39 am
in an interview with a tabloid, ashley said she was a happy person because she chose to be. happiness comes from within yourself. my god, did she die to teach us something? i believe that sincerely. thanx for that
February 18th, 2008 at 9:45 am
My heart is broken. I have watched Isidingo from its inception.
I have fallen in love with Leone Hains (our Ashley). I cannot believe she is gone. The scriptwriters must not try and replace Ashley with someone else as no one will be able to take her place.
God bless you Ashley in the arms of Jesus.
The whole of SA is in mourning – you were our Princess.
February 19th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
it is so hard for me to even read other peoples messages about her or to here it on the nnews, i just crash down into tears. Its like i have lost a close friend.
I keep thinking that maybe this is all a mistake, that he is ok, that she is recovering, that she is not dead. I dont want to believe it.
I miss and love you ashley. you were the countrys finest!!!
February 19th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
I was shocked at the news that Ashley passed away. I will truly miss her. It is such a loss to the whole South African film industry. May she rest in peace.
Please pay your respects to Ashley through
http://www.respectance.com/AshleyCallie/
I will truly miss you Ashley. You were the best.
February 20th, 2008 at 8:11 am
It was really a shock to hear of Ahley’s passing. She will be missed by alot of people. This is a big loss to both South Africans and her family. I will miss her and it is and will be quite difficult to watch Isidingo. I will really miss you rest in peace Ashley. God bless her family. Samantha
February 20th, 2008 at 11:09 am
I am an Isidingo fan, simply loved Ashley’s acting. My heart goes out to her family.
February 21st, 2008 at 8:49 am
My deepest condolences to the Callie Family my God give you strength in this time of need and comfort to ease the pain…I Loved you ashley and will always do.Exceptional actress May your soul be rested…Ur biggggggggest fan ever….
February 21st, 2008 at 11:14 am
Deepest condolences to Ashley’s family, friends, loved ones and fellow cast members. I never had the pleasure of meeting Ashley but I am sure she was as wonderful, heart warming, friendly and special as Lee. You have left behind a void that will never be filled. What really freaks me out now is how people and the police are saying the accident was Ashley’s fault and they have done their investigations to prove that. Firstly, Ashley is not here to defend herself and secondly, are they covering up to mask the guilt of the young “gentleman” who was driving the other motor vehicle? We will never know but I truly pray that this does not turn into a “Lady Di” saga and they just leave Ashley alone to rest in peace.
February 21st, 2008 at 12:18 pm
I barely ever watched Isidingo, mostly because i have such busy life. But the times i did watch Isidingo, i remember thinking to myself what a beautiful person Ashley is. I believe in reasoning the obvious, and the obvious is that Ashley was a great person. She had sketched her story to many a people whom have been so fortunate to have met or known her. She painted her success in being the humble, sophisticated, charming and clever person i believe she was. My thoughts and respects to those who were close to Ashley; her family, friends, colueges and fans. She touched many people and fans alike, and left the whole nation trembling in sadness. God bless them all…..God bless you….God bless South Africa….
February 21st, 2008 at 5:15 pm
A great actress Ashlet was indeed. I agree that the scriptwriters must not replace her but rather simply retire her role.
February 22nd, 2008 at 9:14 am
Seldom do people reach through the tv screen into our lives the way you did, Ashley. Your display in Isidingo taught many people a thing a two about themselves. You have touched lives, and will be missed.
February 22nd, 2008 at 3:28 pm
She was a great leader and star of Isindingo.I wish good gave us more time with her,because there was so much to learn .Ashley you will be miss everyday of our lives.May your soul rest in peace
February 23rd, 2008 at 1:57 pm
i dont even know where to begin, i have never met her but i saw her on isidingo. i just loved the way she carried herself in all her interviews. may her soul rest in peace and this has taught me dat u have to tell ppl how much u appreciate them bcos life is too short.deepest condolences and god bless her family and give them srenghth to get through this
February 29th, 2008 at 9:30 am
wow wat a beauty … an inspiration to sa and to the youth.. she will be dearly missed
March 16th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Sad that she died.
But doesn’t anybody ask how come she had that accident?
A friend of mine was in the other car. Apparently, Ashley was drunk and in the wrong lane.
You should have seen the pictures of the car my friend was in.
She might have been a great actress, but (so it seems) an irresponsible person.
My friend will be okay. At least I hope.
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