FW De Klerk, aged 85 has died on Thursday. His wife Elita Georgiades and three children were standing next to him when he took his last breath.
The full name of FW De Klerk is Frederik Willem de Klerk born on 18 March 1936, and died on November 11, 2021.
Former state president of apartheid South Africa FW De Clerk was a popular seventh state president of South Africa. From 1989 to 1994, he served in a presidential position and efficiently fulfilled his responsibilities.
As per the recently updated news from News 24, Frederik Willem de Klerk passed away on Thursday at 85. He was battling cancer for many years.
Dave Steward, a spokesperson of The FW de Klerk Foundation confirmed the death news to New 24 on Thursday. De Klerk was in his house in Frenaye when he expired.
The South African netizens are paying tribute to the departed soul by sharing his photos and remembering his good deed via Instagram and Twitter.
How rich is he? See his net worth and house details here.
FW De Klerk And His Second Wife Elita Georgiadis Are Living Together
FW De Klerk married twice. Before marrying Elita Georgiadis, his ex-wife’s name is Marike Willemse. They lived together for more than four decades. His ex-wife was the first lady of South Africa, and a renowned female politician served as a governor National Party.
As per her Wikipedia page, Marike was murdered at her Dolphin Beach apartment in Blouberg, Cape Town, on December 3, 2001.
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De Klerk and Marike are separated before her death. They filed and legally split in 1996.
Afterward, Just after his divorce, he exchanged the vows with his current wife, now widow, Elita Georgiadis, in 1999.
As per the source, FW De Klerk was a supportive father, husband, and caring grandparents.
He has three children with his ex-wife Marike. Their names are Susan, a teacher, Jan, a farmer in Western Transvaal, and Willem, a public relations.
How Rich Is The Male Politician? FW De Klerk Net Worth And House Details
FW De Klerk has a net worth of $46 million, as per Ghana Admission. No doubt, in his multimillion income and there is a right of his children and wife.
As per the source, FW De Klerk has purchased a luxury home worth more than $30 million in Fresnaye. He earned a decent sum of money from his political career and his business ventures.
FW De Klerk Cause Of Death: How Did He Die?
The New 24 reported that FW Klerk was battling cancer. It was announced in the media that he was diagnosed with mesothelioma on March 19, 2021.
He was going through several treatments and surgeries. Sadly, he lost his life on Thursday morning at his home. His family, wife, and children were standing next to him.