Patricia de Lilleâs husband Edwin dies after long illness
By Theolin Tembo
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Cape Town â Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Patricia De Lille took to Twitter on Monday morning, to share the news that her husband of 49 years, Edwin, had died.
In the social media post, De Lille said: âIt is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my husband, Edwin de Lille.
âWe were married for 49 years and he was a true partner and supporter, always giving me the freedom to pursue my work in serving the country.â
Edwin de Lille had previously suffered a stroke on October 11, 2012, and had suffered from hypertension and diabetes.
Patricia de Lille s husband dies from long illness Our marriage was built from respect, says public works minister Public works minister Patricia de Lille is mourning the death of her husband, Edwin, who died on Sunday evening. File photo. Image: Sunday Times
Public works minister Patricia de Lille is mourning the death of her husband, Edwin, who succumbed to a long illness on Sunday evening.
His death was confirmed by the family on Monday.
The pair were married for 49 years.
Paying tribute to her husband, De Lille described him as a loving father who supported her throughout her political career, giving her the freedom to fully pursue her work in serving the country.