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DJ Casper dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions

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Willie Perry Jr, renowned across the globe as DJ Casper, the innovative creator behind the globally beloved dance track, Cha Cha Slide, died aged 58. DJ Casper dies: What’s the cause of death? DJ Casper tragically lost his battle with kidney and liver cancer on Monday, 7 August 2023. The iconic musician was candid about his condition since he was first diagnosed in 2016. “They diagnosed me in 2016 with two kinds of cancer, which is renal, and neuroendocrine, which is kidney and liver. They went in to try to do surgery, and they found out the kidney was connected to the main artery, so they decided not to do it and just treat […]

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Essop Pahad dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions

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Renowned anti-apartheid activist and former Minister in the Presidency, Essop Pahad, died at 84. Here’s the latest on the cause of death. Essop Pahad dies: What’s the cause of death? Pahad’s death was confirmed by his family, who indicated in a statement that the struggle stalwart died peacefully in his sleep. An official cause of death notice has yet to surface. The news of his demise has left the nation mourning the loss of a stalwart who played a significant role in the struggle against apartheid. Pahad’s funeral arrangements will be finalized in the coming days, allowing friends, family, and admirers to bid their final farewell to a man who dedicated his life to

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The Democratic Alliance (DA) confirmed Marlene van Staden died, on Thursday, 8 June 2023. She was 42. Marlene van Staden dies: What’s the cause of death? The DA’s first-ever Limpopo mayor, elected in the 2016 local government elections, passed away on Thursday morning, after a long battle with cancer. Jacques Smalle, the DA’s provincial chairperson, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Van Staden. He highlighted her role in bringing stability to the municipality during her eight-year tenure, stating, “We are profoundly saddened by her passing; she played an instrumental role in stabilising the municipality in the past eight years. She will definitely be dearly missed. Yes, she had a battle with cancer, and