Renowned fashion designer Lebohang ‘Quiteria’ Kekana will be laid to rest later this week, his family confirmed.
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The 38-year-old passed away at his home in Melville, Johannesburg, on Sunday after a short battle with multiple myeloma, a type of cancer that attacks healthy plasma cells, making it impossible for the body to produce antibodies.
“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 after a short battle with cancer. Quiteria leaves behind his son, his beloved parents, siblings, family and his puppy. The family humbly requests privacy as they process the news. We ask that you please keep us in your prayers,” the family statement read.
The founder of Quiteria Atelier first went public about his diagnosis in 2021 and, at the time, his health had taken a toll on his standalone fashion brand.
“I had to get 28 tests done plus start going for chemotherapy. I’ve lost business and my employees and their families depend on me to help out,” he said.
Kekana will be laid to rest on Friday 23 April 2022.
While the burial is only open to family and close friends, supporters of the fashion designer have been invited to the candlelight vigil that will be held in his honour, at Quiteria Atelier studios in Melville, on Wednesday evening.