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Legendary South African trumpeter and jazz musician, Hugh Masekela, has died aged 78 after a long battle with prostate cancer.
The world-renowned flugelhornist, trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and defiant political voice passed away in Johannesburg on Tuesday morning surrounded by his family.
Masekela missed out on performing at the 4th annual heritage festival held in his honour in October 2017 as he was resting after undergoing cancer treatment. He started receiving treatment in 2008 when doctors discovered a "speck" on his bladder according to a statement released last year.
Tributes have begun pouring in on social media since the news of his death broke.
