South African media personality and fashion creative Maria McCloy has died at the age of 50 after suffering heart failure. Image: Supplied
Maria McCloy
Media personality Maria McCloy dies at 50 following heart failure
South African media personality and fashion creative Maria McCloy has died at the age of 50 after suffering heart failure, her family confirmed in a statement released on Wednesday.
The family of Maria McCloy has announced the passing of the well-known DJ, publicist and fashion designer.
In a statement shared on social media, the McCloy family confirmed that Maria passed away on Tuesday evening, 12 May 2026, at Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg following heart failure. She was 50 years old.
Describing her as a “vibrant and creative soul,” the family said McCloy was deeply loved by relatives, friends, colleagues and the broader community.
“She had a special way of bringing people together and her presence brought comfort, laughter and love to all who knew her,” the statement read.
The family said her kindness, generosity and warmth touched many lives and would never be forgotten.
McCloy is survived by her mother and her two sisters, Thandiwe and Natasha, as well as extended family members and friends.
The family has asked for privacy as they mourn her passing and said details regarding memorial and funeral arrangements would be communicated in due course.
