Who is Quiteria Kekana? Wiki, Biography
Quiteria Kekana is an South African celebrity fashion designer who recently passed away in his Johannesburg home on April 17, 2022.
He has worked with a good number of high profile celebrities including big name celebrity Beyoncé. He designed the green outfit the singer wore for Global Citizen in 2018.
Quiteria Kekana Cause of Death
Quiteria Kekana Cause of Death – In a statement, his family confirmed the news, stating that he died after a “short fight with cancer.” Kekana was diagnosed with multiple myeloma back in 2021.
His family said in a statement released online saying,
‘It is with profound regret and sadness that the Kekana family confirms the untimely passing of international fashion designer, son, father, and brother Lebogang Quiteria Kekana (38) after a short battle with cancer,’ it read.
‘Quiteria sadly passed away on Sunday 17 April 2022 at his Melville home. Quiteria leaves behind his son, his beloved parents, siblings, family, and his puppy.
‘We ask that you please keep us in your prayers.’
‘The family has requested privacy during this time. The Kekana family is deeply thankful for all the countless personal messages of love and support received thus far,’ they added.
‘The details of her memorial and funeral will be confirmed in due course. With much love and thanks, the Kekana family.’
In an interview last April, Kekana discussed his sickness and how expensive his health care had become.
‘It is one of the toughest decisions I have had to make, but for me to recover I needed to be where I feel loved and there is no judgment,’ he said, explaining he had returned to South Africa for treatment.
‘The costs for good health care brought a lot of financial strain on my business. I was not willing to lose staff again, after the effects of Covid-19. So, I have kept the studio open and allowed the staff to continue to service our clients while I try and get my health together.
‘It has been tough, but I believe I will recover and continue to make beautiful garments.
‘I will beat this. I have beat almost every obstacle in the past.’
Quiteria Kekana Son
Kekana is survived by his parents and his son.
