Former boxer David Letele’s sister Vicki died in May 2017 after a battle with cancer she got during her time in prison. Learn more about the life and death of the DWTS NZ semi-finalist’s sister.
Vicki Letele was described as a modern-day Robin Hood by people close to her. She used to help people get a loan to build their houses. But she was convicted of fraud while helping people and put behind the bars in 2016.
David Letele describes his late sister as the best among the Leteles. She was the most intelligent and caring woman in the family. He helped get his sister out of jail, but sadly, she lost her battle with cancer in 2017.
Vicki Letele lived the last six months of her life as a free person after being released in the late-2016. Here are more details on David’s late sister.
Who Was David Letele Sister Vicki Letele?
Vicki Letele was the younger sister of former professional boxer David Letele who has appeared as a contestant in the latest season of Dancing with the Stars New Zealand. She passed away in May 2017 after a battle with cancer.
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David Letele’s sister used to help low-income families get home loans. She was convicted of fraud when it was found out that she had taken profit for herself as well. In 2016, she was sent to the Auckland Region Women’s Correction Facility in Wiri.
The ex-inmate suffered from cancer during her time in jail and was released following a high-profile public campaign by her brother David and the Auckland public. She was released in late 2016 on compassionate grounds after doctors declared her case to be terminal.
But it was already too late. Just six months after her release from prison, Vicki lost her battle with cancer. She emotionally bid farewell to all her family members moments before her death.
Vicki Letele Age At Death Explored
Vicki Letele was only 36 years old when she passed away. She was born on November 14, 1980, and passed away on May 15, 2017. She was surrounded by all her family members at the time of her death.
Letele was diagnosed with Irritable bowel Syndrome before she was jailed in 2016. She was unable to hold food, had a burning throat, a sore right ear, and lightheadedness during her time in the correction facility. She was also diagnosed with an inner ear infection.
When she told doctors about her condition, they told her to put the mattress against the wall and sleep in an upright position. She was spewing black bile of feces due to the disease.
Later it was revealed that Vicki had suffered from stomach cancer, but it was too late. The Auckland woman lost her battle with cancer in May 2017.
Vicki Letele Husband Details
Vicki Letele was in a lesbian relationship with Leah Witehira. It is unclear whether the couple married or not.
Leah’s Facebook profile shows the couple along with three children. The elder one is a daughter and the younger two are sons. By the look of it, it can be assumed that Vicki and Leah were parents of the three children.
Tributes flooded from all over Auckland following the death of Vicki Lete. She was described as a caring and nice person by all the people around her. She was very highly regarded by her family and friends.
Vicki is still remembered by her partner Leah, her kids, sister Meripa, brother David, mother, father, and all those near to her. The family still fights for justice for Vicki.