Irene Van Wyk killed in crash ...
Irene van Wyk, one of South Africa’s most popular gospel singers, died yesterday afternoon as the result of a head-on collision with a truck near Bronkhorstspruit.
Her body was identified by her ex-husband and (ex) -manager, Louis van Wyk.
This is so sad! In those early days she and Louis stayed in Shelly Beach and she was very popular with the locals.
She is known as the Cyclone of South African music, because she sings up a storm!
I had the good fortune to meet her personally and to hear her sing; her voice could match Tina Turner at any given time! Irene has done some solo albums in her career and started off with singers like Steve Hofmeyr and the infamous 80s band, Chess. Her latest projects include duets from some of our favourite artists. She was back on top again with her albums Lyne van jou lyf, In U spore, and Vrou.
Since Irene recorded her debut album in 1986, she has made great strides in the South African music industry. She released many successful albums, performed on stage and appeared on the covers of several magazines.
She received a Vonk award for the best gospel album of the year in 2008.
She was also one of the scandalmongers of the TV series Glitterati.
Rest in Peace beautiful Irene.
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