Singer Winnie Khumalo Dies After a Short Illness
Khumalo was alone when she fell ill, and her daughter was not home at that time.
Singer Winnie Khumalo Dies After a Short Illness
Winnie Khumalo, a well-known South African singer and actress famous for her hit song “Live My Life,” has died at the age of 51 after a short illness.
A family representative confirmed her death.
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Family spokesperson Tshephi Rakeepile said that Khumalo passed away on Tuesday. In an interview with SABC, Rakeepile shared the family’s sadness, saying,
We are heartbroken to announce the death of our beloved sister, mother, and friend.
Khumalo was the mother of singer Rethabile Khumalo and the son of late boxing champion Digaan Thobela, Thabo Khumalo.
Rakeepile explained that Khumalo was alone when she fell ill, and her daughter was not home at that time.
She added, “It was her daughter (Rethabile) that actually came back home to come and collect her so that she could be taken to the hospital.”
Singer Winnie Khumalo Dies After a Short Illness
Sadly, Khumalo died while going to the hospital. Rakeepile mentioned, “Unfortunately, on their drive to the hospital, that’s when she passed away. When they arrived at the hospital, they pronounced the death on arrival.”
The cause of her death is still unknown, and the family feels very sad and lost.
Khumalo leaves behind three grandchildren and a family that is mourning her loss.
She was born in Mofolo, North Soweto, and started her music career at 15 with her first album “Hey Laitie, Tshina Tshina.”
Winnie worked with many famous artists like late Brenda Fassie as a backing vocalist and collaborated with the likes of Pure Magic Sipho Mbele, Brothers of Peace (B.O.P) Bongo Maffin, Zonke Dikana and Dj Cleo.
She appeared in popular TV shows like “Mponeng” and “Muvhango.” After taking a break to raise her children, she returned to music in 2008 with the album “I Just Wanna Live My Life.”
