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"He was the most soft-hearted, genuine guy I ever knew," Jacques du Plessis told Channel24 following the death of South African singer-songwriter Theuns Jordaan. Having worked and toured with Theuns for 11 years, Jacques gives a beautiful tribute to the award-winning artist."If you want to know Theuns, you simply need to listen to his songs," he shares.

GRAYE MORKEL, LOCAL NEWS EDITOR

South African singer-songwriter Theuns Jordaan died on Wednesday, his spokesperson confirmed the news to Huisgenoot. He was 50.
 

Well-known for hits like Hakkieshart, Hillbrow and Soos Bloed, Theuns' singing was characterised by his deeply emotive bass voice.
 

Afrikaans singer Jacques Du Plessis spoke to Channel24 about his close bond with Theuns and the special moments he shared on the road with the award-winning artist. 
 

Jacques, who worked and toured with Theuns for over 11 years tells Channel24: "He was always true and open. If you want to know Theuns, you simply need to listen to his songs." He adds: "He was a boss, he was a mentor, he was one of my best friends. We spent lots of time together on the road."
 

"It was was an amazing experience for me as a young artist, to tour with a big guy like him," says Jacques about Theuns taking him under his wing early on in his career. An opportunity many could only dream of, Jacques says "it was a privilege" to have worked with the musician.  


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