Lundi put up a fight and died peacefully – family

The 38-year old succumbed to a battle against stomach TB on Friday morning.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA MARCH 15: Lundi Tyamara performs during the memorial service of the late Koyo Bala on March 15, 2016 at Bassline in Johannesburg, South Africa. Bala passed away at his hometown, Cape Town after struggling with cancer. (Photo by Gallo images / Sowetan / Veli Nhlapo)

Right until the end, Lundi fought against the disease which would eventually take his life.

His family and friends have spoken of how he held on, giving his all to try and defeat stomach TB.

“Lundi put up a gallant fight against his illness, but God’s will prevailed. We ask that his fans,supporters and followers join us in celebrating his life,” said his manager and friend Anele Hlazo to Tshisa Live.

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Lundi fell ill last year and was admitted to hospital. He was then discharged and readmitted about a week ago. His condition took a turn for the worse when his liver failed, insiders revealed. He was them moved to ICU where he was in a critical condition.

A prayer session was held for Lundi in Johannesburg yesterday. It was attended by family, friends and the public to pray for his recovery. Lundi leaves behind two children, a son and a daughter.

Just yesterday South Africans gathered to pray for #LundiTyamara – today we wake up with the sad news of his passing. pic.twitter.com/eU8XaZ56L4

— Nontobeko Sibisi (@Nontobek0Sibisi) January 27, 2017