SA music legend, Johnny Clegg dies at 66
Clegg was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015
One of South Africa’s most celebrated musicians, Johnny Clegg, has sadly died on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 66.
His manager, Roddy Quinn, confirmed in a short statement that Clegg passed away at home, surrounded by family. Clegg was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015.
South African’s have taken to social media to express their shock and sadness at the tragic news of his passing:
RIP Johnny Clegg 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/HDbIOgaAcC
— Uncle “T-Money” (@tonnygerald) July 16, 2019
https://twitter.com/Mzz_Kocky/status/1151190667206381569?s=19
RIP JOHNNY CLEGG😭😭OUR LEGEND FOREVER
— wenz🌸🌺🌷 (@wenzilems) July 16, 2019
RIP #JohnnyClegg. You were a bridge, a confluence of cultures, a unifier – never a divider. A great South African
— Barney Mthombothi (@mthombothi) July 16, 2019
Johnny Clegg has died after a three year battle with pancreatic cancer. The Juluka and Savuka band member is survived by his wife Jenny and children . Last year he travelled the world on his Final Journey tour. Such a loss. #JohnnyClegg
— Annika Larsen (@AnnikaLarsen1) July 16, 2019
Rest In Peace Sir!Thank you for the music ,courage ,Boldness and incredible legacy 💎 Hamba Kahle Johnny Clegg 💔 pic.twitter.com/cy4R5MEjwf
— TRESOR RIZIKI (@tresorofficial) July 16, 2019
