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Jamie Bartlett's partner, his family and friends share heartrending memories of the award-winning actor

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Jamie Bartlett suffered a heart attack while taking his regular nap at the home he shared with his partner, Rosa Onious. (PHOTO: ER Lombard)
Jamie Bartlett suffered a heart attack while taking his regular nap at the home he shared with his partner, Rosa Onious. (PHOTO: ER Lombard)

He was a rogue and a scoundrel, a schemer who always had a dastardly plan up his sleeve. 

His name was Mike O’Reilly in Isidingo and David Genaro in Rhythm City and anyone who watched South African television over the past 25 years knew they were in for a treat when Jamie Bartlett brought one of these villains to life.

Jamie was a multi-award-winning actor as well as a popular leadership and business-etiquette coach and mentor, charismatic and friendly in person and the consummate professional on set. 

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