JOHANNESBURG – Multi-award-winning gospel artist Deborah Fraser has died. She passed away Sunday afternoon in hospital after a short illness.
The 56-year-old has reportedly been unwell lately and has not been active in the industry for some time. Fraser has been in the music industry since 1985 first as a backup artist and later released her much loved album ‘Abanye Bayombona’ in the year 2000. She leaves behind her son and grandchildren.
The Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture has extended sincere condolences to the family friends, colleagues, and fans of legendary gospel artist, Dr Deborah Fraser.
Fraser passed away on Sunday due to an illness.
She was a renowned gospel artist who began her illustrious career in 1985 as a backup 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 one million copies.
Fraser went on to produce several award-winning albums throughout her career.
Recently she was honored with a Doctorate of Philosophy in Sacred Music by the Christian leadership Academy.
