Neville Pillay Obituary – Death: Popular Durban DJ and comedian, Neville Pillay has passed away. Pillay died of a Covid-related illness on Thursday.
Pillay was described as “multi-talented and creatively gifted”. He was a prominent voice on Durban radio stations having worked at East Coast Radio and Lotus FM. He was also a star at his Top Dan comedy skits.
Pillay undergo eye surgery and has recently suffered heart attack and was diagnosed with kidney failure.
Friends took to social media to express their condolences.
RIP Radio Legend. Aside from gracing the airwaves on East Coast Radio & Lotus FM, Neville Pillay was also a popular stand up comedian & actor. You have left a void in DURBAN. Saluting you for the good friend you was. Condolences to the family. pic.twitter.com/LNKq9whv4B
— Valery Govender (@ValeryGovender) September 24, 2021
My deepest condolences to @Neville Pillay’s family. I remember I listened to him on radio way back & his voice notes on your show. MHSRIP.
— Life’s Friend (@RootzLife) September 24, 2021
Really a great loss to the entertainment industry Rip neville pillay ❤❤❤
— Christina (@Christi48593002) September 24, 2021
Aside from gracing the airwaves on East Coast Radio and Lotus FM, Neville Pillay was also a popular stand up comedian and actor.
RIP to this legend 🕊️
— East Coast Radio (@ecr9495) September 24, 2021