
Gospel artist Deborah Fraser has died.
Family spokesperson Nontando Mafisa confirmed to News24 that Fraser had died on Sunday.
"It is with deep sadness [that we] inform you of the passing of our beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend, and gospel musician, Deborah Fraser, following a short illness. She passed on today [Sunday] after midday, in the presence of her family and friends.
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"As Fraser's family, we would like to be given space to process and deal with this very tragic situation," said the statement from the family.
Mafisa confirmed that Fraser leaves behind two children - a boy and a girl.
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