Trevor Tutu, eldest son of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, dies at 70

By Charmaine Ndlela

Trevor Thamsanqa Tutu, the eldest child and only son of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Leah Tutu, has died at the age of 70.

His death was confirmed by the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation in a statement shared on social media.

The foundation did not disclose the cause of death.

Describing Trevor as the “beloved firstborn and only son” of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Leah Tutu, the foundation extended its condolences to the grieving family.

“No words reach far enough into a loss like this. So we simply stand with the family, in love and in prayer,” the foundation said.

“Our hearts are with Mam’ Leah, with Thandeka, Naomi and Mpho, with his children, and with all who loved him.”

The foundation also shared one of Archbishop Tutu’s reflections on family:

“You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you