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Johnny Clegg (née Jonathan Paul Clegg)
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Memorial Page for Johnny Clegg (née Jonathan Paul Clegg)

Jun 7, 1953 – Jul 16, 2019(66 years)Died in:Johannesburg, Transvaal Province

British and South African musician, anthropologist and anti-apartheid icon

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July 16th, 2026

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Biography

Cause of Death

pancreatic cancer

Children

2

Religion

Judaism

Burial Place

Westpark Cemetery

Occupation(5)

anthropologistsinger-songwriterguitaristdancermusician

Awards(2)

Order of Ikhamangahonorary doctor of the University of the Witwatersrand

Education(1)

University of the Witwatersrand

Johnny Clegg (* June 7, 1953 in Bacup; † July 16, 2019 in Johannesburg) was a british and South African musician, anthropologist and anti-apartheid icon. He was 66 years old. He had 2 children. He studied at University of the Witwatersrand. His faith was Judaism. His awards include Order of Ikhamanga and honorary doctor of the University of the Witwatersrand. His cause of death was pancreatic cancer. He was buried at Westpark Cemetery.

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Born in Bacup, England

1953

Order of Ikhamanga

2012

Died in Johannesburg, Transvaal Province (pancreatic cancer)

2019

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Johnny Clegg (née Jonathan Paul Clegg). Forever remembered.