CELEBRITY fashion designer Quiteria, who dressed Beyoncé, has died aged 38 following a short battle with cancer.
Quiteria Leboganag Kekana passed away at his Johannesburg home on Sunday, his family confirmed.
The fashion icon was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2021.
The 38-year-old was said to have been on the mend and starting the second phase of chemotherapy.
"It is with profound regret and sadness that the Kekana family confirms the untimely passing of international fashion designer, son, father, and brother Lebogang Quiteria Kekana (38) after a short battle with cancer," a statement by his family read.
"The Kekana family is deeply thankful for all the countless personal messages of love and support received thus far."
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The details of Quiteria's funeral are set to be announced in due course.
Quiteria leaves behind a son and a puppy.
His family requested privacy as they process the tragic news.
The fashion designer, who recently moved back home, told Drum magazine that he would beat his illness.
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"It is one of the toughest decisions I have had to make, but for me to recover I needed to be where I feel loved and there is no judgment," he said.
Quiteria said he moved back to South Africa due to high costs associated to his cancer treatment.
"The costs for good health care brought a lot of financial strain on my business," he told the magazine.
"I was not willing to lose staff again, after the effects of Covid-19. So, I have kept the studio open and allowed the staff to continue to service our clients while I try and get my health together."
The dad-of-one sold some of his valuables to make ends meet and was being assisted by close friends in helping with medical bills.
"It has been tough, but I believe I will recover and continue to make beautiful garments. I will beat this. I have beat almost every obstacle in the past," he said.
Quiteria made his name under his former partnership with Geroge, with the pair known as Quitera & George, according to Sowetan Live.
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