#RIPRobbieMalinga 'His death is catastrophic'
As most South African's celebrate the festive season with their family and friends, Robbie Malinga's nearest are mourning the loss of their father and husband.
The music veteran, who was diagnosed with anaemia a year ago, died on Christmas day at his Johannesburg home.
He was in and out of hospital for much of 2017 and in November was hospitalised after being diagnosed with exhaustion.
But he was determined to fight on and when he recently celebrated his 47th birthday he said he had to fight for his children, young wife and fans.
Tributes have been pouring in for the musician, who was celebrated not only for his voice and hit tracks, but was also respected for being a composer and producer.
You were always there to lecture me about what to look out for in the Industry.....still wanted to do a song with you ....lala ngoku 'thula Borza!!!
— #ThamiNeverLost (@ThamiShobede) December 25, 2017
#RIPRobbieMalinga pic.twitter.com/51oSStL0ys
Huge loss for the South African music industry #RIPRobbieMalinga thank you for the music 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/qLm1BxUMYd
— L-tido #MotoVideoOut (@L_Tido) December 25, 2017
Oh maaaaaan! Rest In Peace to our Maestro Sir #RobbieMalinga ! Thank you for sharing yourself, your art with us. #WeLoveYou❤️ #RIPRobbieMalinga
— KHABONINA™ (@Khabonina_Q) December 25, 2017
#RIPRobbieMalinga Rest In Peace - can 2017 leave now please - so sad 😰
— Hotstix (@siphohotstix) December 25, 2017
Robbie Malinga explored everything that dealt with music & its outward expression!! Such a unique voice befitting of someone who wanted to boost every other musician's profile.
— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) December 25, 2017
Farewell "bizo" as u always called me!! U will be missed. 🙏🏿🙏🏿#RipRobbieMalinga
Sad to hear the news of the passing of music legend Robbie Malinga. A man still full of so much life. May you Rest In Peace.🙏 #RIPRobbieMalinga pic.twitter.com/s99FIVxBNl
— Maps Maponyane (@MapsMaponyane) December 25, 2017
We had amazing times making the country dance, sing and fall in love you go out as the undisputed king of Magwerana!!! On form you’d killl us all Brown, Ntando, Sbu, Tk and anybody that tried. Forever grateful for the laughs and the music #RIPRobbieMalinga
— Andile Ncube (@AndileNcube) December 25, 2017
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