South African singer, Thami Shobede, has died few days after he collapsed on stage while performing.
The 31-year-old SA Idols season 12 runner up was admitted to the hospital after collapsing at the weekend.
Confirming his death in a statement, his record label ‘Gallo Records’ said Shobede died at Kalafong Hospital in Pretoria on Thursday morning (Sept.12).
The general manager of Gallo Reords, Robert Cowling, said:
“Gallo Record Company is extremely saddened and shocked to learn of the sudden passing of one of our artiste Simphiwe Thamsanqa Shobede, fondly know as Thami.
“It came to our attention this morning that he was in hospital suffering from an illness and complications.
“His family went to see him in Atteridgeville hospital, where he passed away sometime just before noon this morning.
“The singer with the velvet voice and Season 12 Idols SA runner up was only 31 years of age.
“We don’t have any other specific details or facts at this time, and kindly request that everybody please respect the wishes of Thami’s family who will be issuing a formal statement shortly.
“Our condolences go out to all his friends and family. He will be sorely missed.”
According reports, Shobede’s organs failed and he slipped into a coma on Tuesday, September 10.
