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Nompilo Dlamini has been declared dead.

On Monday, October 30th, the socialite who had battled cystic disease for years died.

Nompilo’s death was announced on social media; it was revealed that she died in her sleep.

“Dear friends and family…Nompilo passed peacefully in her sleep last night. As a family we’re still digesting the news and will update you about funeral arrangements in due course,” reads a post on her Instagram account,  @young_cfer.

The 29-year-old was highly supported by South Africans, including celebrities like Cassper Nyovest and Somizi Mhlongo.

Tributes pour in for the late fighter on social media platforms.

Businessman BI Phakathi wrote: “I just lost my sister Nompilo a true warrior. You fought this battle for everyone. I knew you will go someday but I was not ready to take the pain of losing you. Well done my sister you did it and won our hearts.”