Thami Shobede Biography
Thami Shobede (born 1988) was a South African singer, presenter, and actor. He was from Mtubatuba in KwaZulu- Natal. He was Season 12 Idols SA runner up who died on Thursday morning, September 12th, 2019 at Kalafong Hospital in Pretoria. He was from Mtubatuba in KwaZulu- Natal and was a full-time musician, actor, and presenter.
As @MzansiMagic & #IdolsSA, we are saddened by the passing of our former Idols SA contestant, @ThamiShobede, a very talented musician with lots still to offer to the music industry.
Our deepest condolences to his family & friends. He will be greatly missed. #RIPThamiShobede pic.twitter.com/5UnqiurIil
— Idols South Africa (@IdolsSA) September 12, 2019
Thami Shobede Age
He was 31 years old.
Thami Shobede Death
If You Don’t Know @ThamiShobede Shame. This Man Was a Runner Up On #IdolsSA 2 Years Back And Rendered Undoubtedly One Of The Best Performances at Theatre Week. #RIPThamiShobede ?? pic.twitter.com/vl6bwjPygb
— Mukelani ?? (@Krab_Ow) September 12, 2019
He died at Kalafong Hospital in Pretoria according to his record label Gallo Record Company.
Shobede died on Thursday morning, September 12th, 2019 at the age of 31 at Kalafong Hospital in Pretoria, his record label Gallo Record Company confirmed.
“Gallo Record Company is extremely saddened and shocked to learn of the sudden passing of one of our artists Simphiwe Thamsanqa Shobede, fondly know as Thami,” general manager at Gallo Records, Robert Cowling, said.
“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.”
Shobede was admitted in hospital after collapsing when performing on stage at the weekend. His organs failed and he slipped into a coma on Tuesday.
Thami Shobede Tributes
Tributes have poured in following the announcement of his death from his fans mourning his death.
#RIPThamiShobede The little time we spent we spoke about how the industry needs to change. RIP brother will never forget you. See you on the other side. Rest Easy king. pic.twitter.com/OSq7kxfJzi
— #KXNG4bidden (@Thisis4bidden) September 12, 2019
Rest Easy Bro??? @ThamiShobede pic.twitter.com/LN8omEJGLw
— Bogeng Immaculate.?? (@I_Itebogeng) September 12, 2019
Kodwa my friend!!!! @ThamiShobede ???? was this a sign that you leaving us in 2019!! ??? #RIPThamiShobede pic.twitter.com/DUgLt4PbhO
— #MamaKaBafana ? (@nelisiwe_sibiya) September 12, 2019
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