Rethabile Khumalo Shares Tribute to Late Mother Winnie Khumalo 6 Months After Death

• Rethabile Khumalo shared her feelings about her late mother ahead of her heavenly birthday
• Singer Winnie Khumalo sadly passed away after a short illness. Her passing continues to haunt her daughter, who so often spoke about their close relationship
• Following her death, celebrities rallied in support of Rethabile's family amid their loss

Rethabile Khumalo is still reeling from her mom Winnie's tragic passing and reflects on what could have been.

Rethabile Khumalo remembers her late mother

Months after singer Winnie Khumalo passed away, her daughter Rethabile still struggles with coming to terms with her new normal.

On Tuesday, 7 January 2025, while everyone was still buzzing from the festive rush, the Live My Life hitmaker sadly died after a short illness at the age of 51. Her death sent shockwaves across the country and was felt by those who loved her and her iconic single.

Rethabile, a singer in her own right, is still reeling from her mom's death and shares an open letter to the late singer, reflecting on her immense impact on her and others' lives.

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"This letter is not just an expression of our love and longing, but a public celebration of the woman you were — an icon, mother, best friend, business manager, protector, and the soul of the family."

She poured her heart out in an emotional Instagram post on 22 July. Her tribute was backed by 2Pac's iconic Dear Mama, which echoed Rethabile's emotional message to her mom.

Reflecting on life after Winnie Khumalo

Ahead of what would have been Winnie Khumalo's 52nd birthday on 20 July, Rethabile vows to celebrate her mom's life and legacy.

She reflected on how life has been without her mother’s presence:

"Each day carries your absence like a shadow. We miss your laughter, your fire, your fearless voice, and your ability to make everything possible even when the world felt heavy. You were our anchor, and your loss has left a space that no one else can fill."

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Rethabile revealed that her grief has fueled a drive within her to work even harder to leave a legacy and make her mother proud:

"As your baby girl, I have stepped into my artistry — juggling the weight of grief, growth, and expectations from the industry. Professionally, I’m pushing harder than ever: writing, performing, and building on a legacy — not just for me, but in honour of you."

Cause of Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death confirmed

In an earlier report, Briefly News shared the cause of death of actor and poet Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

Fans and industry peers mourned the former The Cosby Show star, famous for his role as Theodore Huxtable, with heartfelt tributes:

StephBMore said:

"I think what hurts most about Malcolm Jamal Warner is that he was a GOOD person. A good human being. You never heard anything negative about him."

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Tyrese Gibson mourned:

"Today, we lost a gentle giant. A man who won our hearts not by force, but by quiet grace. From the very beginning, Malcolm-Jamal Warner reminded us that being calm, classy, sophisticated, and soulful could carry you far in life. Rest well, Malcolm. You were everything we needed."

Source: Briefly News