Gospel Star Vuyo Mokoena Dies

| Monday May 26, 2008 00:00

Big Fish Music said the star drew his last breath at 0530hrs.

The Njalo star was first admitted to Johannesburg's Linksfield Hospital in March after suddenly blacking out at his home.

He was diagnosed with leukaemia - a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells.
Mokoena was discharged to recover at home.

But on Thursday last week, he was back in hospital, this time after going down with a severe headache. Doctors found he had a brain tumour.

A family spokesman, speaking at the time of his admission last week, said the award-winning star was 'awake and conscious of his surroundings, though he is very weak'.

'He is able to talk but his voice is deep and a bit hoarse, like somebody who has just woken up. His left eye is also a bit lazy but all of that is improving daily,' fellow gospel singer, Sipho Makhabane said, asking fans to pray for the star.

When he was first admitted in hospital, celebrity friends, including Rebecca Malope, rushed to his side.

His wife, Tebogo, remembered: 'We were sitting at home when he suddenly complained about stomach pains and I rushed him to hospital.'

The star had four children. (New Zimbabwe)