South Africans mourn jazz singer Gloria Bosman’s death

by Unathi Balele

Tributes have been pouring in for the multi-award-winning musician Gloria Bosman who has died at the age of 50 after a short illness.

The Bosman family confirmed her death in an official statement, saying that details about her memorial and funeral service will be shared in due course.

“It is with profound sadness that we share that in the early hours of this morning, we lost the rock of our family,” the statement read.

“The details of memorial and burial services will be released in due course. We appeal for your compassion and space during this time of overwhelming grief. We welcome and appreciate your prayers in the difficult days ahead of us,” the statement concluded.

 

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Gloria, the Jazz legendary musician has shared the stage with musical greats like Hugh Masekela, Sibongile Khumalo, Moses Molelekwa and many others.

The music icon has been trending on social media as people and organisations pay tribute to her. This is what tweeps had to say:

“Thank you so much for sharing your God given talent with us, now take a bow Queen, Rest In Peace mam’ Gloria. #RIPGloriaBosman” 

The former Minister of transport Fikile Mbalula wrote: “The African National Congress is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of renowned jazz musical maestro, Gloria Bosman.”

South African veteran actor Sello Maake wrote: “We are allowed to allow words to fail us at times! What a soul! #RIPGloriaBosman Condolences to her family, loved ones and those who loved and supported her career.” 

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