Legendary South African Singer Ali Katt Is Dead

 South Africa is in mourning following the death of one of it’s finest singers Ali Katt. According to reports, Ali died at the age of 60. Jacky Mathala, the family’s spokesperson said the singer’s health had worsened since he suffered a stroke about four years ago.  “He was an active person until he was hit by the stroke. That was when he started slowing down,” Mathala said.Ali Katt was born in the Johannesburg township of Alexandra and began to perform in the 1970s. He began to to sing for The Minerals in 1979 before he met singer Godfrey Nzuza who helped him launch his solo career. Katt’s memorial service will be held in Tembisa, Johannesburg, on Thursday while his funeral is planned for Saturday. He is survived by his sister and two children. Photo Credit: Getty

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