The legendary South African country singer Jody Wayne has passed away at the age of 77 years old on Monday, 14 March.
In a Facebook post, Mara van der Bergh confirmed Wayne’s death on Tuesday indicating that he has been very special in their lives for over 60 years and will fondly be remembered as Li’l Jo.
“The Country Legends and this office would like to express their sincerest sympathies to his Sister Jill and her family with this loss. We would also like to thank Ros and Tony for all their love and attention, especially during this very trying time,” Van der Bergh said.
The cause of death has not yet been made public, however, several reports claim that Wayne died following a short battle with illness.
Sad news. Jody Wayne, one of my favorite singers pic.twitter.com/QDEgabj8VW
— Ester de Lange (@Esterndl) March 15, 2022
Wayne enjoyed major success in South Africa between the ‘60s and ‘90s, collecting 27 Gold and Platinum Discs as a singer, and another 23 as a music producer, as per SA People.
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