The sudden death of singer and Idols runner-up Thami Shobede has left his friends and fans in shock.
The thirty-one year old reportedly died on Thursday morning after a short illness.
The record label he was signed to, Gallo Records confirmed his death to Sowtan Live saying Shobede died at Kalafong Hospital in Pretoria on Thursday morning.
“Gallo Record Company is extremely saddened and shocked to learn of the sudden passing of one of our artists Simphiwe Thamsanqa Shobede, fondly know as Thami,” general manager at Gallo Reords, Robert Cowling told Sowetan.
Idols winner Karabo Mogane reacted to the news on Twitter saying he was shocked and confused.
Yoh Thami bro, I’m so shocked and confused. I can’t believe that you’re gone just like that, I pray that your family may be comforted at this time. May your soul REST IN PEACE! Much love bro🙏🏽 #RIPThamiShobedepic.twitter.com/iMNkgUDHGX
Idols also expressed their condolences saying “We are saddened by the passing of our former Idols SA contestant,
@ThamiShobede, a very talented musician with lots still to offer to the music industry.”
As @MzansiMagic & #IdolsSA, we are saddened by the passing of our former Idols SA contestant, @ThamiShobede, a very talented musician with lots still to offer to the music industry.
I interviewed Thami so many times and he was always so kind and sweet. Celebrity deaths don’t usually shock me but I am extremely saddened by his death. So much of talent just taken at such a young age. Rest easy man 💔💔 #RIPThamiShobede#thamishobedepic.twitter.com/gN07Omq9fl
I will forever love you my friend. Thank you for everything. Man, you were so young, so talented and had big dreams. Kubuhlungu kakhulu!!! Phumla 😭😭😭😭 #RIPThamiShobede#RIPThami