Tributes have been pouring in following the passing of gospel veteran Deborah Fraser yesterday afternoon.
READ | Gospel legend Deborah Fraser has passed on
The Fraser family confirmed her passing and released a statement. Many have poured their hearts out to the family and sent condolences.
Dr Fraser was a renowned gospel artist who began her illustrious career in 1985 as a back-up vocalist for local and international artists such as Hugh Masekela, Jonas Gwangwa, Lucky Dube and Brenda Fassie, to name a few.
She released her first album titled ‘Abanye Bayombona’ in 2000. The album has sold over 1 million copies. She went on to produce several award-winning albums throughout her career.
Media Statement
THE DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISERATES WITH
THE NATION FOLLOWING THE PASSING OF GOSPEL SUPERSTAR, DR DEBORAH FRASER— Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (@SportArtsCultur) May 16, 2022
#RIPDeborahFraser
My version of heaven… She is with Brenda Fassie now, ungikhondzele kusesi Nokuzola mam'Deborah ❤️❤️❤️Rest in Perfect Peace Dr Deborah Fraser.
Condolences, your music lives on 🕊️🕊️Somizi Nota Adv Teffo Orlando Pirates West Ham Dubai pic.twitter.com/G1o28AZ6OI
— YaseBlock B 🇸🇿 (@ThisIsColbert) May 15, 2022
Rest in Perfect Peace Ausi Deborah Fraser.
Your music lives on 🕊🕯 pic.twitter.com/bXnWB6zndl
— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) May 15, 2022
#RIP Mama Deborah Fraser 😥😭😭😭😭😭 Your presence will forever be a beautiful memory to many households 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
Condolences to the family 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️#RIPDeborahFraser #Gospel #LoveYouForever pic.twitter.com/TByupz8jTS
— Monyane Lodge (@Monyane__Lodge) May 15, 2022
From the SAMA team, sithi lala kahle Dr Deborah Fraser 🕊🙏 Your contribution will never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/tutYOHVv1v
— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) May 15, 2022
You have lived your mark, your music have made an impact in our lives. May your soul Rest In Peace mom Deborah Fraser. 💔🙏🕊 pic.twitter.com/bt47vZnGCV
— Ayanda Ntuli (@ayanda_ntulii) May 15, 2022
#AbanyeBoyombona will always be my favourite. Rest in Peace Mama Deborah Fraser. You have fought a good fight of faith. Now Rest 🕊🕊#RIPDeborahFraser pic.twitter.com/wizJy1XAN9
— #LOVE&LIGHT (@khoza_bonnie) May 15, 2022
https://twitter.com/Zinhleputinn/status/1525849208586133506
Dr Deborah Fraser who gave us such amazing & soul healing music has passed away. She may be gone, but her spirit will live on… #RIPDeborahFraser pic.twitter.com/08JCGDt0wW
— Nonduku👑 (@Nkosi_Shebi) May 15, 2022
