Renowned Jazz singer Gloria Bosman has passed on at 50 years old.
The singer’s family confirmed that she died after a short illness. “It is with profound sadness that we share that in the early hours of this morning, we lost the rock of our family; a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister Gloria Bosman who came to fame for her soulful and soothing voice,” the statement reads. “After a short illness, she transcended peacefully at her home, surrounded by family.”
The family says that Gloria devoted her life, not just to her family but to her music. “She loved her music. She loved and she was adored by many in South Africa and beyond it’s borders. Her fans were part of her large and extended family that she always put on her best stage performances.”
Fans and friends have shared their messages of condolences with the singer’s family. Sipho Hotsix Mabuse said, “So sad, gutted. Rest In Peace my dear friend,” he wrote. “Thank you for sharing the stage and sharing your gift with us all. Am shattered – Love and respect Sipho and the hot band.”
We are allowed to allow words to fail us at times! What a soul! #RIPGloriaBosman
— Officially Sello Maake kaNcube -Archie Moroka ☺️ (@sellomkn) March 14, 2023
Condolences to her family, loved ones and those who loved and supported her career. pic.twitter.com/6BLpg39izK
We are allowed to allow words to fail us at times! What a soul! #RIPGloriaBosman
— Officially Sello Maake kaNcube -Archie Moroka ☺️ (@sellomkn) March 14, 2023
Condolences to her family, loved ones and those who loved and supported her career. pic.twitter.com/6BLpg39izK
South Africa has lost another talented artist & great performer. Thanks for sharing your gift of song with us. My sympathies to family, friends & music fraternity. #RIPGloriaBosman https://t.co/XiK5KgBc2L
— Tim Modise (@TimModise) March 14, 2023
Condolences to the family and the music and art industry on the passing of this legend. #RIPGloriaBosman
— 1KG Mokakathi (@1kg_kilogram) March 14, 2023
Check out how happy she is here at the Basadi Awards 💔https://t.co/4HyPKiQHTf pic.twitter.com/IsBV9o7KFR