I Love You Daddy star dies...
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SkY2k
2015/11/26 19:08
I Grew Up Loving This Song When I Was A Kid,Its Sad To Hear That Ricardo Has Passed Away...R.I.P..smileysmileysmiley Cape Town - Legendary Cape singer Ricardo Groenewald passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 43... His death, after a long battle with cancer, comes just days after a special benefit concert held for him by friends in the music industry. The former child star was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Tygerberg Hospital on Tuesday. The "I Love You Daddy" hitmaker had been in hospital for the past two months, receiving treatment. On Wednesday night close friend, singer John Koopman, told the Daily Voice that Ricardos wife Helen had confirmed his passing. Hospital Born in Humansdorp, Ricardo began singing at the age of five. At the tender age of eight, he released "I Love You Daddy" which made him a household name. In 1989, he performed alongside Stevie Wonder on the Children Of The World Tour. He made his last public appearance on Sunday, at a packed hall at the His Grace Performing Arts Centre in Parow, in a wheelchair. Cape musicians like Jonathan Rubain, Ameen Rappin Donkey Levy and Zoe Zana performed. Ricardo smiled broadly when his 11-year-old son, Rick-lynn, performed "I Love You Daddy". Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers also thanked Ricardo for bringing the coloured community together. Ricardo is survived by his wife Helen and their three children....
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SkY2k
2015/11/26 19:15
He Composed And Sung This Song At The Tender Age Of Just 8... Daddy You know how much I love you I need you forever I 'll stay by your side Daddy oh Daddy I want always bliss you But I never stop trying to be your number one You understand me.... You teach me how to pray.. And you play the game I love to play I have no fear here when you are near You guide me through the dark is night I love you Daddy... You are my hero (and you always in my dream) I love you daddy oh daddy You are my superstar Daddy You know how much I love you I want you to help me Please show me the way Daddy oh Daddy Sometimes I might do wrong But I never stop trying To be your number one I wanna show you I'll be as strong as you When I grow up I still look up to you So have no fear here I believe here I will be my daddy's boy I love you Daddy... You are my hero (and you always in my dream) I love you daddy oh daddy You are my superstar 2x The one in a million and a million in one Forever I want to be by your side You're in a million Show me the way Guide me through my night...
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Kayli
2015/11/26 20:44
I heard th news on th radio, an i was shocked. As a kid i just love tht song'' i used 2 sing it 4 my Daddy also. Thn his heart melted ' Rest in peace Ricardo. U ar in a place whr thr ar no pain anymore '
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jaQui
2015/11/26 20:47
RIP smiley beautiful song but i dont know the artistsmiley
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SkY2k
2015/11/26 20:54
jacki: RIP smiley beautiful song but i dont know the artistsmiley
He Was One Of Our Best Local Artistssmiley
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Page707
2015/11/26 22:15
He was famous all over the world. -rip-
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saahir
2015/11/27 12:40
Very sad infact. RIPsmiley
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