Details of his passing have not yet been disclosed, however, radio personality and close friend Tim Modise said on Twitter last week that Shakoane was "in a serious condition" at a Johannesburg hospital for an unknown condition.
I’ve just learned from Wilson Nkosi that ‘the Gentle Giant’ Grant Shakoane has passed on. Like many of us and his friends, I’m saddened by the news. I extend my sympathies to Ausi Albertina & family. I wish you strength. Modimo a le fodise #RIPGrantShakoane
— Tim Modise (@TimModise) April 21, 2021
The radio industry and fans are deeply saddened by the news. Here, some tributes:
Thoughts and prayers to Ausi Albertina and her loving Family!! Such a deeply sad and emotional time for one who was so deeply loved and appreciated by many!! #RIPGrantShakoane ���������� https://t.co/VFgQSYiedT
— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) April 22, 2021
#RIPGrantShakoane ���������� pic.twitter.com/sjguW5wUP2
— Thulani Ndaba (@tndaba) April 22, 2021
"Shebabadoo shebaba"
— Lindz (@Leendy178) April 22, 2021
"For the time of your life and the life of your time"
We grew up on Metro
Ahhh kodwa#RIPGrantShakoane
#RIPGrantShakoane remind me of the good oldern days when Sundays were nothing without Metro FM �� pic.twitter.com/Q9XIuzgQoY
— Churchy Veron Bunu (@CVBunu) April 22, 2021
Am an 80's baby I grew up listening to this legend #RIPGrantShakoane https://t.co/VGy5byyAxO
— Incentsa (@Ngqosini81083) April 22, 2021
No ways ��
— Pius Xulu (@PiusXulu) April 22, 2021
I'm grateful to have lived at a time where Mr. "Shebabadoo shebaba"
was on #RadioMetro @METROFMSA , growing up listening to such legends makes me proud. Ahhh kodwa #RIPGrantShakoane �� https://t.co/1pAaCXEzQP pic.twitter.com/ldzuhObP6X
