# Renowned South African designer, publicist, entrepreneur and DJ, Maria McCloy, has passed away at the age of 50. She died at the Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg on Tuesday evening, after suffering heart failure. Her celebrity clientele as a publicist in recent years included Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Thandiswa Mazwai and Sjava. McCloy’s family has described her as a vibrant and creative soul who embraced life wholeheartedly. It adds that her warmth and generosity left a lasting impression on many.
Renowned SA publicist and fashion designer, Maria McCloy, has died