Sad news broke that former super sleuth Piet Byleveld has lost his battle against cancer earlier today.
According to reports he passed away in Wilgeheuwel Hospital where he has been under sedation since last Sunday. A family member told the Record earlier this week that Byleveld was “not doing well” and that “doctors could do nothing more for him”.
Initial Article: Baasspeurder Byleveld ernstig siek in hospitaal
Byleveld was diagnosed with Phase 4 lung cancer in March this year. It eventually spread to his liver and adrenal glands.
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My prayers and thoughts are with #PietByleveld. What a legend. We will tell the stories you skilfully unearthed.
— Mariska Denysschen (@mariska_dee) May 22, 2017
#pietbyleveld Rest in Peace Sir, you did us proud pic.twitter.com/OlAVXwWmcM
— JustNix (@JagerNikki) May 24, 2017
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#PietByleveld Thank you Sir, for everything you have done for the people of this beautiful country. You are in our thoughts…
— Stacey Gee (@StaceyRooikop) May 22, 2017
Rest in Peace #pietbyleveld 😇 Condolences to his family❤
— Janinda (@JanindaW) May 24, 2017
Thoughts and prayers for #PietByleveld and his family. A true gentleman.
— Lynne O'Connor (@LynneOConnorSA) May 22, 2017
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