UKHOZI FM presenter Irvin "DJ Amen" Sihlophe has died at the age of 44.
He died on Thursday night, 9 November night at Addington Hospital in Durban after he suffered a severe stroke. He was admitted to the hospital on Friday, 3 November after he had a stroke at his home in Durban.
Irvin's death was confirmed by Ukhozi FM business manager, Sbongi Ngcobo, who said the Sihlophe family asked her to announce his death.
“As Ukhozi FM we knew that he suffered a stroke and was hospitalised at Addington Hospital. We went to see him and he was recovering. We hoped he would be out soon.
“We last visited him on Wednesday, 8 November and he was talking to us, but we were told that on Thursday, 9 November a severe stroke attacked him again and claimed his life,” she said.
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Sbongi conveyed Ukhozi family's condolences to the Sihlophe family and Ukhozi listeners.
“We worked with Irvin very well. I have never heard anyone talk bad about Irvin. It was early to work with Irvin, and he was committed to working for Ukhozi FM.
"He always wanted to help anytime there was a need for help. We will feel his absence. We are heartbroken, but we cannot be against God’s decision. We will always love and remember Irvin," she said.
She said Irvin worked with almost all the departments at Ukhozi, including religious shows, sports and education.
“He would not complain, saying that it is not work. He would work and that is why he was in people’s lives. People loved him,” she said.
Sbongi said the funeral details will be announced in due course.
Irvin worked for Ukhozi for more than 15 years presenting a religious show called Unkulunkulu Nomuntu Omusha. He presented and produced sports shows and other shows.
