Aleit Swanepoel: Tributes keep pouring in as cause of death is revealed

A medical report relating to the cause of Aleit Swanepoel’s death has been released


Aleit Swanepoel, known for his bright smile and big presence on the kykNET series, Tyd met Aleit, passed away in his sleep on Sunday and tributes have been pouring in from all over the country ever since.

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According to The Citizen’s source, the medical report that was received today confirmed that the 47-year-old television presenter and founder of The Aleit Group died peacefully in his sleep due to myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack.

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Responding to the news of his passing, Miss World 2014 Rolene Strauss said: “No! Thinking of everyone who loved him.”

Aleit was the wedding planner on Rolene and her husband Daniel’s special day. Commenting on a tribute video of Aleit – which was shared on Instagram yesterday – Rolene also said that he lived life to the full.

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