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By IOL Reporter 
9h ago
Cape Town – Willem de Klerk, son of former President FW de Klerk, has died at the age of 53.
The FW de Klerk Foundation announced Wednesday that the 53-year-old Capetonian had died after losing his battle with cancer.
“It is with deepest sadness that FW de Klerk announces that his son, Willem, died last night in Durbanville after a valiant battle with cancer.
“The family will, in due course, make a further announcement regarding the funeral arrangements,” the foundation said in a brief statement.
Klerk’s FW Foundation spokesman Dave Steward told News24 that De Klerk junior was being treated for cancer of the jaw.
“At the end of last year, Willem de Klerk underwent a major operation for jaw cancer. He continues to fight cancer. Willem will turn 54 in October.”
Willem is survived by his father and two brothers, Jan and Susan. Avoiding the political arena, he worked in public relations.
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