Willem de Klerk was the son of late president FW de Klerk. He passed away at the age of 53 years old after losing a battle with cancer
Frederik Willem Willem de Klerk was a renowned face in South African politics. He served as the state president of South Africa from 1989 to 1994.
The glorified politician has passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. The FW de Klerk Foundation has just announced its demise.
de Klerk was a household name in SA politics. The late president was among the key actors in the country’s transition to democracy.
He also served as the deputy president from 1994 to 1996. After the news of his demise, people are providing condolences to his son Willem and his family.
FW De Klerk Son Willem de Klerk- What Does He Do For A Living?
Willem de Klerk is the only son of late president Frederik Willem Willem de Klerk.
He was born as the second child in Capetown, South Africa.
Willem de Klerk had avoided SA politics, unlike his father. He had made his career as a Public Relations for several years.
However, was always there when he had to support his father.
His late mother Marike Willemse was murdered in her flat in Cape Town in 2001.
Willem also took his last breath in Durbanville after a courageous battle against cancer in 2020.
According to FW de Klerk Foundation, de Klerk’s son was suffering from jaw cancer. He took his last breath on October 7, 2021.
The last apartheid-era president and former deputy president in the democratic dispensation, Frederik Willem de Klerk has passed away at the age of 85. #FWdeKlerk #Apartheid https://t.co/8nO40MdR1J pic.twitter.com/c4Fr7axx9F
— SABC News (@SABCNews) November 11, 2021
Willem de Klerk Age
FW De Klerk Son Willem de Klerk died at the age of 53 years old. He was born in the year 1968 or 1969.
At the time being, he does not have his own personal Wikipedia bio.
Willem de Klerk Wife & Family Details
Willem De Klerk’s wife and kids have not come to the surface yet.
He wanted to marry Erica Adams. She belonged to the African community.
Klerk’s mother pressed him to end the engagement. The cross-colored relationship created many headlines a long time ago.
Willem de Klerk has two sisters in his family. Their names are Jan and Susan.
Willem de Klerk Net Worth
Willem de Klerk had a huge amount of net worth and properties.
He was born to one of the high-profile families in South African politics. Although, the actual figures of his earnings are not known.
On the other hand, his father FW de Klerk has an estimated net worth of about $46 million. He is among the wealthiest politician in South Africa.