Jazz musician Tony Cedras passed away on Monday morning after battling chronic emphysema.
Tony was a South African accordion, harmonium, keyboard and guitar player. He was born in 1952 in Elsies River, Cape Province, South Africa.
shisha LIVE The musician's wife Tania confirmed the news.
“He was performing in the United States and was in the hospital for six months until he came back on Thursday. And he passed away on Monday.”
Social media users continue to pour in their condolences for the deceased.
“My heart is broken. Rest in peace Tony Cedras. A big man with incredible talent. Thank you for your brilliance, my friend. My prayers go out to Tony's family and friends,” the jazz icon said. , wrote Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse.
Heartbroken, Rest in peace Tony Cedras, an incredibly talented giant 💔 Thank you for your brilliance, my friend – Praying to Tony's family and friends 💔 Siphon #Tony Cedras #rest in peace @Powerfm987 @billymonama @IOL pic.twitter.com/jqIbLvyX6x
— Hotstix (@siphohotstix) January 29, 2024
Rest in peace, heartbroken Tony Cedras. An incredibly talented giant, 💔 Thank you for your brilliance, my friend – our prayers go out to Tony's family and friends 💔 You I am truly grateful to this genius. #Tony Cedras #rest in peace @amagroove @Senakarabo @SAMRO music pic.twitter.com/55WfrmL0qD
— Music Exchange SA (@musicexchange) January 29, 2024
Rest in eternal peace, Tony Cedras! 💔🕊️ pic.twitter.com/3kByBae8EV
— Siphiwe Mhlambi (@sphiwemhlambi) January 29, 2024