Thami Shobede Bio
Thami Shobede was a 31-year-old South African singer, presenter, and actor. He was from Mtubatuba in KwaZulu- Natal.
Thami Shobede was born in 1988. He got four yeses on his first Johannesburg audition for Idols Season 11. He lost to Noma Khumalo in the final season 12 of Idols South Africa.
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Thami Shobede Death Cause
He died on 12 September 2019 at Kalafong Hospital in Pretoria, his record label Gallo Record Company confirmed.
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“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.
Rest Easy Bro🕊💔😭 @ThamiShobede pic.twitter.com/LN8omEJGLw
— Bogeng Immaculate.🇿🇦 (@I_Itebogeng) September 12, 2019
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 some time just before noon this morning. The singer with the velvet voice and Season 12 Idols SA runner up was only 31 years of age.
#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
— TheNameIs4bidden (@WHOis4bidden) September 12, 2019
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.
Kodwa my friend!!!! @ThamiShobede 😭😭😭😭 was this a sign that you leaving us in 2019!! 😭😭🙏 #RIPThamiShobede pic.twitter.com/DUgLt4PbhO
— Dr Mbali Mthethwa on #DurbanGen (@nelisiwe_sibiya) September 12, 2019
He was admitted in hospital after collapsing when performing on stage at the weekend. His organs failed and he slipped into a coma on Tuesday.
