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Legendary South African singer Winnie Khumalo dies aged 51 Top South African singer Winnie Khumalo dies aged 51
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Winnie Khumalo is best known for her hit song Live My LifeWinnie Khumalo is best known for her hit song Live My Life
South African actress and singer Winnie Khumalo has died at the age 51 after a short illness, her family has announced.South African actress and singer Winnie Khumalo has died at the age 51 after a short illness, her family has announced.
The Afropop singer was known for her long musical career which began in the 1980s, and also appeared in popular South African TV series.The Afropop singer was known for her long musical career which began in the 1980s, and also appeared in popular South African TV series.
She is best known for her hit song Live My Life and has collaborated with prominent South African artists including the late Brenda Fassie.She is best known for her hit song Live My Life and has collaborated with prominent South African artists including the late Brenda Fassie.
Her sister Tshepi Akeepile said the singer died on Tuesday on the way to hospital.Her sister Tshepi Akeepile said the singer died on Tuesday on the way to hospital.
"My sister was sick. She did have a short illness and we really thought she was recovering. But this morning it turned out she hadn't fully recovered from her illness. She was quickly rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead," Ms Rakeepile told SABC TV."My sister was sick. She did have a short illness and we really thought she was recovering. But this morning it turned out she hadn't fully recovered from her illness. She was quickly rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead," Ms Rakeepile told SABC TV.
It is not clear what she was suffering from.It is not clear what she was suffering from.
Khumalo leaves a rich music and television legacy and was a household name for her powerful voice and versatile performances.Khumalo leaves a rich music and television legacy and was a household name for her powerful voice and versatile performances.
She released numerous solo albums, as well as being the back-up singer to Brenda Fassie.She released numerous solo albums, as well as being the back-up singer to Brenda Fassie.
She is survived by her daughter, Rethabile Khumalo, who is also a singer and her son, Thabo Khumalo.She is survived by her daughter, Rethabile Khumalo, who is also a singer and her son, Thabo Khumalo.
Fans and fellow celebrities have taken to social media with tributes, expressing shock and sadness.Fans and fellow celebrities have taken to social media with tributes, expressing shock and sadness.
The Kalawa Jazmee Records, the record label that Khumalo worked with, described her as a "true icon" for inspiring many with her powerful voice and "unforgettable performances".The Kalawa Jazmee Records, the record label that Khumalo worked with, described her as a "true icon" for inspiring many with her powerful voice and "unforgettable performances".
"Her passion, talent, and dedication to her craft have left an indelible mark on the industry and in the hearts of her fans," the label said in a statement."Her passion, talent, and dedication to her craft have left an indelible mark on the industry and in the hearts of her fans," the label said in a statement.
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