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Jesse Clegg’s wife, Dani Cooperman, has passed away following a battle with cancer. Image via Twitter @Jesse_Clegg

RIP: Singer Jesse Clegg’s wife, Dani, loses cancer battle

‘She was the love of my life’: Jesse Clegg has shared news of the heartbreaking passing of his wife, Dani Cooperman.

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Jesse Clegg’s wife, Dani Cooperman, has passed away following a battle with cancer. Image via Twitter @Jesse_Clegg

Singer-songwriter Jesse Clegg, the son of the late South African music legend Johnny Clegg, has suffered a devastating loss. Jesse’s wife, Dani Cooperman, died on Thursday 8 September following a battle with cancer.

Jesse confirmed Dani’s death in an Instagram post and penned a heartbreaking message to the love of his life. The couple welcomed their first child, Mylah, in March 2021.

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JESSE CLEGG MOURNS HIS WIFE

Taking to Instagram, Clegg shared that his wife had lost her battle with cancer and passed away on 8 September. In his post, Jesse explained that Dani had been diagnosed with cancer in 2021 and put up a brave fight.

“Her soul has moved on to its next great adventure and she is now at peace. She will be dearly be missed by her family and the many lives that she touched,” wrote the 34-year-old.

“She was the love of my life and an incredible mother to our daughter, Mylah. Her beautiful spirit lives on in her. Go well my love, I’ll see you on the other side.”

TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR DANI COOPERMAN

Following his heartbreaking post, Clegg’s Instagram comments were flooded with kind-hearted messages from close friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry.

Grammy-winning producer Black Coffee wrote: “Strength to you and family my brother.”

Afrikaans singer Karen Zoid wrote: “My Jesse. I love you babe.”

@graineehartley: “Thoughts and prayers with you, your daughter and family. RIP.”

@merindahill: “My deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your beloved love… May her soul rest in peace and may the divine light her path to the next realm. May you find solace in your heart.”

DANI AND JESSE CLEGG’S RELATIONSHIP

According to Briefly, the couple has been together for just more than a decade. Dani worked for a finance company in Canada. The couple welcomed their beautiful daughter, Mylah, on 2 March 2021.

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