Nelson Mandela's granddaughter Zoleka dies aged 43 after battling cancer
Zoleka Mandela, an author and granddaughter of Nelson and Winnie Mandela, sadly passed away at 43 years old after her long battle with cancer.
In 2022, she revealed her struggle with the disease in her liver and lungs.
Her family confirmed her passing in a statement posted on her Instagram account on Tuesday, September 26.
The statement read, ‘Recent scans revealed significant disease progression including fibrosis in the lungs as well as several emboli.’
‘Zoleka passed away on the evening of Monday surrounded by friends and family. Our sincerest gratitude to the medical team that took care of her.’
Zoleka was admitted to the hospital on 18 September, where she received ongoing treatment for metastatic cancer affecting various parts of her body, including her hip, liver, lung, pelvis, brain and spinal cord.
A day before being hospitalised, Zoleka posted an update on Instagram with the caption, ‘I had a CT Scan administered a few weeks back, which has shown that I have blood clots as well as Fibrosis in my lung. This explains the chest pains I had been feeling. My Medical Oncologist has recommended blood thinners and Oral Chemo.’
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