Veteran South African gospel artist Solomon Molokoane (also known as Solly Moholo) has passed away at the age of 65, his management has announced.
The award-winning music icon fell ill during a music tour in Botswana last month and was hospitalized for several weeks.
He rose to fame in the early 2000s and became well known for his traditional South African gospel music.
His management said he will be remembered for the “healing music he gave us over the years.”
Last month, Moholo’s team announced that he had suffered a stroke and was suffering from multiple organ failure. His family has begun raising funds to cover his medical expenses.
“It is with great sadness that we announce on behalf of the Molokoane family, the family of Solly Moholo, that our beloved legend ‘Solly Moholo’ has sadly passed away,” his management said. said.
“He passed away on October 2, 2024 while in the hospital.”
Moholo was known for hit songs such as “Die Poppe sal dans”, “Ka letatsi labofelo” and “Tsoha Jonase”.
Fellow gospel singers, friends and fans took to social media to pay their respects to the late gospel star.
“He left an indelible mark on the industry with his soulful gospel music (and) energetic live performances,” the state-run SABC news website said.
The family is asking for privacy as well as time to mourn and prepare for burial.
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