Legendary gospel musician Deborah Fraser dies
Mzansi is mourning after the untimely death of Legendary gospel singer Deborah Fraser. The multi-award-winning musician died after a short illness. Her health took a turn for the worst last week when she suffered a stroke.
Deborah Fraser was pronounced dead by Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital this afternoon. However, in the wake of her untimely death, the family has yet to issue a press statement regarding her untimely death.
Cultural and Creative Industries of SA (CCIFSA) president Joy Mbewana has since confirmed that Fraser was no more.
Legendary gospel musician Deborah Fraser dies
Fraser’s passing was further confirmed by a family friend who was at the hospital with the family when it happened.
“Debra has died. Her body is being moved as we speak to the hospital’s mortuary,” the friend said.
Mbewana said:
“After she came out of hospital early in April, Silapha Wellness programme organised a psychologist for her and she told me that she wanted to go with me to those sessions. She wanted to get better so that she can start working. But things got worse last week when she suffered a stroke. I am hurt because she wanted to share her experience as a woman in the music industry with young artists.”
She added:
“Debra was a talented artist and we are not going to hear that velvet voice again. She had her own unique voice. She was kind-hearted and always willing to help people. She was concerned that many artists were struggling and not making any income.”
Upon the time of her untimely death, she was 56-years. However, confirmed reports have it that she has been critically ill for the past seven days. She has been struggling with diabetes for years. Earlier this year, she was admitted to the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital for weeks. After she recovered from the severe diabetic attack, she could not walk and had to be confined to a wheelchair, while she also struggled with night blindness or dizziness.