A year after the tragic collapse of South African artist Costa Titch during a performance, his family has shared the details behind his sudden demise.
Lara Langeveld, Costa Tich’s mother, expressed her relief in finding closure. “My priority was to find out what caused my son’s death,” she emphasized.
The autopsy report, meticulously conducted by pathologists, provided crucial insights into the circumstances leading to the musician’s untimely passing.
“The post-mortem examination revealed significant strain on Costa’s heart, compounded by enduring stress and fatigue,” an Instagram statement from Titch’s family revealed.
Costa Titch’s collapse occurred amidst a performance at the Ultra Music Festival in Johannesburg on March 11, with the subsequent fall tragically ending his life.
The family’s decision to disclose these findings was primarily to dispel rampant rumors suggesting drug involvement, poisoning, or epilepsy.
“My priority was to find out what caused my son’s death. Society judges musicians by their appearance and people thought my son was on drugs. I know Costa hated drugs, we were very close. He loved children and would never have wanted them to think he was on drugs and I know that was the message he wanted to send out,” Lara Langeveld disclosed.
She further acknowledged the toll that extensive travel, including visits to “25 countries in one year,” may have taken on her son’s health.
Despite the challenges, she finds solace in knowing that he passed away while pursuing his passion for music.
“He did what he loved. It’s hard for me, but I know he loved music. I have to accept this. This gives me a bit of closure. He has to rest now and at least it puts all these rumors with people saying drugs and all of that stuff off him, because he honestly was not that,” she expressed.
The revelation of Costa Titch’s cause of death not only brings closure to his grieving family but also serves to clear his name from unfounded speculations about his lifestyle.
By Vivian K.