Carlos Carvalho was shooting scenes at Glen Afric County Lodge near Johannesburg – where ITV drama Wild at Heart is filmed – when he was attacked earlier this week.

The 47-year-old was reportedly thrown into the air and left with devastating head injuries.

He was flown to a nearby hospital after Wednesday’s but died that evening.

The award-winning cinematographer’s agent Sandi-Lee Slabbert told the Daily Mail that Mr Carvalho had been “headbutted” by the giraffe.

Award-winning filmmaker Carlos Carvalho died after an accident while shooting a game lodge in South Africa. He was tragically killed when a giraffe attacked him while he was getting a shot of the animal.

Carvalho had been working on the majority of a series about a British family who have set up a game lodge in South Africa. While shooting a closeup of Gerald the giraffe’s body and feet at the Glen Afric Country Lodge, the animal became “inquisitive” and headbutted him sending him 16 feet in the air and causing massive head injuries.

After the attack, he was airlifted to Johannesburg’s Milpark Hospital. He died on Wednesday night from his injuries. The announcement of his death was made via a statement on the film crew agenc is with a very sad heart that we have to announce the passing of Carlos Carvalho‚ one of our favourite DOP’s. Carlos was filming a feature at Glen Afric and had a fatal run in with a giraffe on set. He was flown to Milpark Hospital but succumbed to his injuries 20:50 last night. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Carlo’s family and friends during this very sad time. He will be sorely missed.”

Carvahlo won the Silver Lion at the Cannes Film Festival in 2003 for a public service announcement for “Childline.” He was also honored in 2014 with an African Movie Academy Cinematography Award for his work on “The Forgotten Kingdom.”

The family of the now late television producer confirmed that they would bury Akhumzi this coming Saturday, Akhumzi will be laid to rest in Johannesburg.

Family spokesperson Percy Vilakazi briefed the media on Monday and explained that the family is still in utter shock over the passing of Akhumzi, Siyasanga and Thobani who died in a fatal car crash in the early hours of Saturday morning.

In an interview on Metro FM, Percy said that Akhumzi was going to the Eastern Cape for his uncle’s wedding and then a funeral of another family member.

Akhumzi’s memorial service will be held on Thursday at the Rhema Bible Church in Randburg, Johannesburg and his industry peers are currently working at giving him a beautiful send off. Everyone is said to be welcomed to join the memorial service.

A moving letter penned by Akhumzi’s mother, Zoleka Jezile, was read out by Andile Ncube and it left the attendees who filled the auditorium in tears

Akhumzi Jezile, the multi-talented star was today laid to rest. His funeral ceremony was held at Rhema Bible Church in Randburg and was attended by industry friends and family. Zoleka said since his passing, all she has done was cry and question God why he had to die

Jezile’s best friend Musa Mthombeni struggled to hold back his tears as he recalled the day he heard about the tragedy.

“One week ago, I received a call that changed my life.

“My life was thrown off its axis and since then, I have been spinning endlessly in a profound state of confusion.

“I find it very hard to believe that any of this is happening. I am so puzzled by all that’s been happening,” he added.

Jezile’s best friend Musa Mthombeni struggled to hold back his tears as he recalled the day he heard about the tragedy.

“One week ago, I received a call that changed my life.

“My life was thrown off its axis and since then, I have been spinning endlessly in a profound state of confusion.

“I find it very hard to believe that any of this is happening. I am so puzzled by all that’s been happening,” he added.