The 66-year-old's death was announced by his manager and longtime friend Roddy Quin in a statement to the press.

Johnny was a multi-talented renaissance man who had many hits throughout his illustrious career.

Songs like Great Heart, The Crossing and Cruel, Crazy Beautiful World have not only topped the charts all over the globe but touched the hearts of millions who know every word. 

Take a look at some of the icon's most memorable hits here. 

 Clegg has died at the age of 66 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. 

Clegg was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015 but continued to tour and perform around the world.

He received the Order of Ikhamanga as part of the national orders in 2012.

Clegg's manager, Roddy Quin, confirmed the legendary musician's passing.

Quin said in a statement, "Johnny leaves deep footprints in the hearts of every person that considers him/herself to be an African. He showed us what it was to assimilate to and embrace other cultures without losing your identity. An anthropologist that used his music to speak to every person, with his unique style of music, he traversed cultural barriers like few others. In many of us, he awakened awareness."

Clegg is survived by his wife of 31 years, Jenny, and their two sons Jesse and Jaron.

The legendary SA singer's family request their privacy be respected during this trying time.

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