Former president FW de Klerk has passed away at the age of 85.
He is survived by his wife Elita, two children and grandchildren.
The FW de Klerk Foundation confirmed the news.
“It is with the deepest sadness that the FW de Klerk Foundation must announce that former President FW de Klerk died peacefully at his home in Fresnaye earlier this Thursday morning following his struggle against mesothelioma cancer.”
The family will, in due course, make an announcement regarding funeral arrangements.
Sources: ENCA
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