SOCA music artist Blaxx passed away from Covid-19 on March 28, 2022.
According to reports, Blaxx, 61, was admitted to Arima General Hospital on March 21 and was moved to the ICU two days later.
Blaxx, whose real name is Dexter Stewart, was from Trinidad and Tobago, and fellow artist Destra Garcia, told the Trinidad Express she remembers “sharing so many memorable experiences together.”
She added, that he was one of “the most-loved artists” to emerge in Trinidad and Tobago.
Blaxx’s death comes two years after he was admitted to the hospital with breathing issues and had problems with his kidney function.
He appeared to resume life as usual in November 2020 but on March 21, 2022, it was initially reported that he had been hospitalized.
His manager confirmed that his condition had worsened and he was moved to the ICU on March 23.
The band announced his death on social media, saying in a statement: “May his voice be heard among the angels.”
Garcia said, “I love him dearly. We shared so many experiences together. Many firsts as well, in terms of touring, the conversations we had on tour. When I say Blaxx is someone could make yuh laugh, that is not a joke.”
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