In Remembrance: A look at some of SA Celebs whose lives was claimed by CANCER
Iko Mash is the latest Victim who lost his life due to cancer
Cancer has claimed yet another South African Celebrity and in reminiscence, we take a look at some SA celebrities whose lives were cut short by cancer.
1. Ray Phiri
The ‘Stimela’ hitmaker died on July 2017 after a battle with lung cancer
We’re all tributaries of this great river of pain Flowing into one ocean.
Robala ka Khotso Chikapa Phiri The Music Lives On! !#rayphiri pic.twitter.com/cOZh2PAOKL
— Mndeni Jazz Collective (@MndeniJazz) July 12, 2017
Legendary singer Thandi Klasseen died at the age of 86 in 2017 after she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Rest in Peace Mama Thandie Klaseen The Icon of South Africa Legend of Jazz Music pic.twitter.com/3OOJXA05Vo
— Bulelani Kashe (@BillBulelan) January 15, 2017
3. Mduduzi ‘Mandoza’ Tshabalala
Kwaito star and Nkalakatha hitmaker Mandoza died on September 2016 after a battle with brain cancer
https://twitter.com/CulpritEnter/status/856877015064096772
4. Koyo Bala
Koyo Bala died in 2016 at the Cape Town hospital after losing the battle against anal and colorectal cancer
Rest in peace #KoyoBala, in your memory may the struggle against homophobia in our society be even more intensified! pic.twitter.com/lwvKom2W90
— Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) March 15, 2016
5. John ‘Shoes’ Moshoeu
Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Shoes died in 2015 at the age of 49 after a long battle with cancer
John "Shoes" Moshoeu was one my favorite players in the world. I am proud to carry his nick name on the pitch. #RIPJohnShoes
— Letsiri (@Chokata_Lesiba) April 21, 2015
6. Busi Mhlongo
Songbird Busi Mhlongo died at the age of 62 in 2010 after a long battle with breast cancer
MamBusi #BusiMhlongo 28October 1947 –15 June 2010 #njomane#UrbanZulu Always Remembered by those that loves ur Music pic.twitter.com/XOhwCxAEvz
— Lucky Fortune (@FortuneWide) June 16, 2017
7. Vuyu Mokoena
Gospel Star Mokoena died in 2008 because of brain tumour, before that he was diagnosed with Leukemia
https://twitter.com/Gamede_SC/status/871770972923338753
The ‘Sponky pinky’ hitmaker died in 2006 at the age of 49 after losing a battle with prostate cancer
Mayo. Mayo. Mayooo.
Sweetie lam
Sponky-ponky love <3 :)#JabuKhanyile #local #artist #Legends #music #Golden #tunes pic.twitter.com/xI9SAc2jLe— — Sihle NK Nako (@Sihle_Nako) March 22, 2017
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