Designer Quiteria Lebogang Kekana has died, on the age of 38.
The star, who has dressed Beyonce for World Citizen in 2018, died at his house in Johannesburg on Sunday.
His household confirmed the information in a press release, explaining that he died after a ‘brief battle with most cancers’.
‘It's with profound remorse and disappointment that the Kekana household confirms the premature passing of worldwide clothier, son, father, and brother Lebogang Quiteria Kekana (38) after a brief battle with most cancers,’ it learn.
‘Quiteria sadly handed away on Sunday 17 April 2022 at his Melville house. Quiteria leaves behind his son, his beloved mother and father, siblings, household, and his pet.
‘We ask that you just please preserve us in your prayers.’
‘The household has requested privateness throughout this time. The Kekana household is deeply grateful for all of the numerous private messages of affection and assist acquired so far,’ they added.
‘The small print of her memorial and funeral will likely be confirmed sooner or later. With a lot love and thanks, the Kekana household.’
Followers shared tributes to the icon within the feedback underneath his most up-to-date Instagram submit, with a follower penning: ‘Relaxation in peace.Thanks to your stunning work.’
‘Wonderful designer and an enormous loss,’ one other agreed.
A follower shared: ‘Relaxation nicely King. Could the Lord settle for you in his kingdom.’
‘Relaxation in trendy energy,’ an Instagram consumer added.
Kekana made a reputation within the trend world because of his partnership with George Malelu – earlier than they went their separate methods in 2019, and parted ‘on good phrases’.
In addition to Beyonce, he has dressed a string of stars all through his profession, together with actress Terri J Vaughn, Dineo Moeketsi and Thando Thabethe.
Kekana was recognized with a number of myeloma in 2021.
The most cancers impacts a sufferer’s plasma cells, and accumulates within the bone marrow. It typically impacts a number of areas of the physique, together with the backbone, cranium and ribs.
The precise reason behind a number of myeloma just isn't recognized – there are remedies to assist management the situation however in lots of circumstances, it can't be cured.
Talking about his sickness in an interview final April, Kekana opened up about how expensive his well being care had turn into.
‘It is among the hardest selections I've needed to make, however for me to recuperate I wanted to be the place I really feel cherished and there's no judgment,’ he stated, explaining he had returned to South Africa for remedy.
‘The prices for good well being care introduced lots of monetary pressure on my enterprise. I used to be not keen to lose workers once more, after the consequences of Covid-19. So, I've saved the studio open and allowed the workers to proceed to service our shoppers whereas I try to get my well being collectively.
‘It has been powerful, however I consider I'll recuperate and proceed to make stunning clothes.
‘I'll beat this. I've beat virtually each impediment up to now.’
Kekana is survived by his mother and father and his son.
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