AWARD-winning jazz musician Gloria Bosman's funeral and memorial service details have been announced.
The late singer's memorial service will be held on Friday, 17 March at the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani, Soweto.
Gloria died on Tuesday, 14 March after a short illness. She will be laid to rest at Westpark cemetery on Sunday, 19 March, after a service at her home in Pimville, Soweto.
According to her family statement, she died at home surrounded by family.
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“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. After a short illness, she transcended peacefully at her home, surrounded by family,” the statement read.
Her family said she took her music seriously.
“Gloria had devoted her life, not just to her family, but to her music. She was loved and adored by many here in South Africa and beyond its borders. Her fans were part of her large and extended family that she always put her best stage performances for,” they said.
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Gloria’s death left South Africans shattered and tributes haven’t stopped pouring from her industry mates and fans.
