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Maria McCloy: Celebrated DJ, publicist, and fashion designer dies at 50
Tributes poured in from artists and fans as the South African DJ, publicist and fashion designer was remembered for shaping local music and fashion.
- Maria McCloy, a 50-year-old South African media icon, passed away on Tuesday night at Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg following heart failure.
- Widely respected as a DJ, publicist, and fashion designer, McCloy shaped South Africa's creative landscape for decades while championing local music and emerging talent.
- In an emotional family statement, relatives described McCloy as a "vibrant and creative soul," noting she is survived by her mother and sisters, Thandiwe and Natasha.
- Tributes flooded social media from artists and fans, with legendary kwaito group TkZee thanking McCloy for believing in them from the beginning of their careers.
- The McCloy family has requested privacy as they grieve, with memorial and funeral details to be announced in due course.
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Maria McCloy passes away at the age of 50
The South African entertainment industry is mourning the loss of beloved DJ, publicist and fashion designer Maria McCloy, who has sadly passed away at the age of 50. McCloy died on Tuesday evening, 12 May 2026, at Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg after suffering heart failure. Her family confirmed the heartbreaking news in an official statement shared with the public. MARIA MCCLOY’S FAMILY CONFIRMS HER PASSING In the emotional statement, the fam…
·Johannesburg, South Africa
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