Tributes have poured in for legendary gospel singer Deborah Fraser who passed away on Sunday 15 May following a short illness. Image via Twitter @jozifm
RIP Deborah Fraser: Tributes pour in for the legendary gospel singer
‘Your music lives on’: Social media users have paid tribute to iconic gospel singer Deborah Fraser who passed away on Sunday 15 May.
Tributes have poured in for legendary gospel singer Deborah Fraser who passed away on Sunday 15 May following a short illness. Image via Twitter @jozifm
Tributes have poured in for legendary gospel singer Deborah Fraser who passed away on Sunday 15 May following a short illness. The award-winning singer told Daily Sun in April that she was unable to walk after a video of her performing in a wheelchair went viral.
The Durban-born singer had sold millions of records during her music career and had released over 10 albums before her passing. She released her latest project, a five-track EP titled The Gospel of Deborah Fraser, in December 2021.
In November 2021, the 57-year-old singer was awarded an honorary doctorate by Trinity International Bible University in Ghana.
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FAMILY CONFIRMS DEBORAH FRASER’S DEATH
Taking to Facebook on 15 May, Deborah Fraser’s family announced her passing in a short statement, adding that she passed away shortly after 12:00.
“She passed on today after midday in the presence of her family and friends,” read the statement.
“As Dr Deborah Fraser’s family we would like to be given space to process and deal with this very tragic situation. The public will be further informed of any developments.”
DEBORAH FRASER’S HEALTH
Deborah Fraser told Daily Sun last month that she had been sick and was hospitalised between February and March.
“It all began when I started to vomit uncontrollably and I lost my strength. Ever since then, I haven’t been able to walk,” she said.
“When I try to walk, my movement coordination does not function well because when I want to go right, I go left.”
TWEEPS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE GOSPEL STAR
Taking to Twitter, social media users paid tribute to Deborah Fraser with heartfelt messages.
“Rest in perfect peace Dr Deborah Fraser. Condolences, your music lives on,” wrote one tweep.
“I loved this woman and her music so much. May her soul rest in peace. You did run your race Dr Deborah,” wrote another tweep.
“We will never forget your music mama.”
