Death has been announced of South Africa’s Gospel Musician heavyweight Deborah Fraser.

According to reports, she died after a short illness on Sunday mid-day.

The family of gospel singer Deborah Fraser have confirmed that she died surrounded by family and friends.

Meanwhile, tributes are pouring in for the singer who died at the age of 57.

Among other’s Musicians Rebecca Malope and Pastor Benjamin Dube have sent their condolences to Deborah Fraser’s family.