Olarotimi Michael Fakunle

Legendary South African singer Winnie Khumalo dies at 51 after short illness

LEGENDARY South African actress and singer Winnie Khumolo, best known for her hit song ‘Live My Life,’ has died at 51 after a short illness, a family representative confirmed. Family spokesperson, Tshephi Rakeepile, confirmed that Khumalo died on Tuesday after a short illness. In an interview with the SABC, Rakeepile expressed that the family is in deep sorrow, saying: “We are deeply saddened as a family to announce the death of our dearly beloved sister, a mother, our friend, she passed away after a short illness and as a family at this stage we are deeply saddened.” Khumalo was the mother of singer Rethabile Khumalo and the late boxing champion Digaan Thobela’s son, Thabo Khumalo.