{"id":73794,"date":"2018-08-02T21:26:26","date_gmt":"2018-08-02T21:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whisnews21.com\/?p=73794"},"modified":"2021-01-01T12:52:38","modified_gmt":"2021-01-01T12:52:38","slug":"73794","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whisnews21.com\/index.php\/2018\/08\/02\/73794\/","title":{"rendered":"Matt Hurter\u00a0a South African Country Legend Dies"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"Matt Hurter\u00a0a South African Country Legend Dies<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cYou Don\u2019t Have To Walk On Water, It\u2019s How You Walk On Land\u201d Matt Hurter<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\"After a long journey with cancer Matt Hurter\u00a0finally lost his battle yesterday. The Country music circle in South Africa is mourning the lose of their favourite Country Star today as his friends fans and family are posting messages of condolences on the social networks.<\/p>\n

Everyone has their own story to tell of Matt, and how he lived his life dedicating his precious time to Country music in South Africa. It is clear to all that Matt has been extremely brave in his efforts to stay focused and determined to be live up to his Cowboy image right up to the very end while almost silently fighting his illness.<\/p>\n

Almost every Country music star in South Africa have shown Matt the respect he deserves and we are sure that Matt died knowing that his fellow artists loved him till the end.<\/p>\n

\"\"This is a sincere & very emotional thank you to all, the very special artists, fans and friends of my Beloved Husband,\u00a0Matt Hurter, for your unbelievable support, messages of condolences, good wishes and calls after his passing last night!\u00a0 He was a huge personality and the Love of my life and will forever remain for me \u201cA fire i can\u2019t put out.\u201d\u00a0 Nelia Muller Hurter<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Matt Hurter<\/em>\u00a0was, is and will always be, a bona fide South African country music legend. Standing 6\u20194\u2033 in his stocking feet and was affectionately known as \u201cBig\u00a0Matt Hurter<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n

Matt had many hits throughout his life and will be missed by all who love Country music. Matt was a big man and and will leave a huge empty space in the Country Music scene. The good thing about anyone who dedicates their life to a cause is that everyone who also believes in that cause (Country Music) will always remember you.<\/p>\n

Two of Matt\u2019s favorite quotes were,\u00a0\u201cDo it for your COUNTRY\u201d and the one below our favourite:<\/p>\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t have to walk on water, it\u2019s how you walk on land\u201d, Matt Hurter<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Matt\u2019s Wife Nelia posted the following Information on Facebook for all Matt\u2019s Family, Friends and Fans,<\/strong>\u00a0A \u2018Memoriam\u2019 will be held at The Pearly Beach Angling Club on Friday, 7th September 2018 at 11h00<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Matt Hurter Lived Country Died Country 1944 \u2013 2018<\/strong><\/h2>\n