*Johannesburg, South Africa (CNN) — Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka Mandela has died of most cancers on the age of 43, a household spokesperson stated in an announcement Tuesday.
“Zoleka handed away on the night of Monday, September twenty fifth, surrounded by family and friends,” the assertion, shared on her official Instagram account, stated.
She documented her battle with most cancers on the account. On August 23, she wrote: “What do I inform my youngsters? How do I inform them that this time round, I’ll not get to stay my life as a survivor? How do I inform them every little thing will probably be okay when it’s not? I’m dying … I don’t need to die.”
The Nelson Mandela Basis additionally issued an announcement Tuesday, saying it “extends its heartfelt condolences to the Mandela household on the passing of Zoleka Mandela, tragically final evening.”
“We mourn the lack of a beloved grandchild of Mum Winnie and Madiba and a pal of the Basis.”
The inspiration described her as “a tireless activist for Healthcare and justice.”
“Her work in elevating consciousness about most cancers prevention and her unwavering dedication to breaking down the stigma surrounding the illness will proceed to encourage us all,” it stated.
Her activism additionally included street security campaigns after her 13-year-old daughter, Zenani, was killed in a automobile crash in 2010.
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