After falling sick on Saturday, the hip-hop DJ was rushed to the hospital. After a sudden brain haemorrhage, the entertainment pioneer unfortunately died, according to family spokesperson Shekeshe Mokgosi.
"We would like to be given time to grieve as the family is still coming to terms with the news. We confirm that he succumbed to a brain haemorrhage, unfortunately we can't share any more details as we are requesting privacy during this difficult time," Mokgosi said.
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DJ Dimplez was an award-winning DJ who collaborated with some of the most popular artists in South Africa. He worked on his hit Amantombazane with the late Riky Rick, who passed on earlier this year. He also hosted the popular Pop Battles - one of the biggest events of the social calendar - and conceptualised and hosted the PopCast podcast.
Tributes have poured in from family and friends, expressing their shock and grief at his sudden passing.
Rest In Peace DJ Dimplez���� #RIPDJDimplez pic.twitter.com/Ct4vfQQYBl
— SlikourOnLife (@slikouron) March 6, 2022
DJ Dimplez has sadly passed away. Brother had a stroke whilst playing his set last night. Didn’t make it ��������
Brain Aneurysm to be exact. ������
This feels like a nightmare.. I can’t believe it
RIP DJ Dimples
RIP Riky Rick������ pic.twitter.com/ac9ASkA0iH
— Da Publicist ������������������������ (@Da_Publicist7) March 6, 2022