Derek Watts Cause Of Death, Age, Funeral, Net Worth: Derek Watts was a South African television host and journalist.
He was known for his role as anchor and presenter for over 3 decades on M-Net’s long-running current affairs television show and investigative program, Carte Blanche.
Sadly, the veteran broadcaster and iconic TV anchor has passed. Derek Watts reportedly died of cancer at age 75 on the morning of Tuesday, 22nd August 2023
News of his death broke on Tuesday afternoon on social media when actor and producer Zola Hashatsi shared the tragic post via X, formerly known as Twiter.
“A sad day in broadcasting it is as @DerekWatts he unfortunately lost the battle with cancer. The full statement will be released shortly.
“Please give family space and time to process. #RIPDerekWatts we shall continue to fly the Media and Journalism flag high. One love.”
A sad day in broadcasting it is as @DerekWatts he unfortunately lost the battle with cancer. The full statement will be released shortly. Please give family space and ti.e to process. #RIPDerekWatts we shall continue to fly the Media and Journalism flag high. One love. pic.twitter.com/Y2crlwkzXQ
— Zola Hashatsi ka Motsiri (@zola_hashatsi) August 22, 2023Derek Watts was diagnosed with skin cancer in 2022, which reportedly spread to his lungs. Earlier in 2023, he was rushed to ICU after a suspected stroke.
“Looks scary, but collapsed with suspected stroke in Hoedspruit 14 days ago and dispatched to super-pro Milpark Hospital ICU,” Watts told fans, posting a pic from his hospital bed.
He disclosed that he was diagnosed with “severe sepsis, which destroyed the bod [sic] in an hour” and was learning to walk again.
Morning! Looks scary but collapsed with suspected stroke in Hoedspruit 14 days ago and despatched to super pro Mill Park Hospital ICU. Diagnosed severe Sepsis which destroyed the bod in an hour! So learning to walk again. But back on your #carteblanche screen asap! @MNet @DStv pic.twitter.com/EuwubujWIU
— Derek Watts (@DerekWatts) April 2, 2023In July, the iconic presenter announced his retirement from the long-running investigative show, Carte Blanche due to his deteriorating health.
As news of Watts’ death started to circulate online, many are paying tribute to the broadcasting legend and for his contribution to the industry.
Derek Watts Cause Of Death
The veteran broadcaster and iconic TV anchor, Derek Watts reportedly died of cancer on Tuesday, 22nd August 2023 at age 75
Derek Watts Age
Derek Watts’s date of birth is unknown at this time of writing. However, he died at the age of 75 in August 2023. This means the late presenter was born in 1949.
Derek Watts Funeral
At the time of this report, the family was planning his final funeral arrangement and the details are yet to be finalized. We will keep you updated.
Derek Watts Net Worth
The popular South African journalist had an estimated net worth of $300,000 before he died. Derek Watts earned such an amount from his career as a journalist. He anchored M-Net’s investigative TV program for more than 30 years
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