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Rapper dies aged 28 after collapsing on stage in front of panicked audience

A South African rapper died at the age of just 28 after he collapsed on stage in front of panicked fans.

Costa Titch, real name Constantinos Tsobanoglou, took unwell and seemingly lost consciousness during a peformance at the Ultra Music Festival on March 11 and later died in hospital.

The Daily Mirror reports that the star's family confirmed the news of his death and thanked emergency crews and "all those present in his last hours on this earth."

They said in a statement on his Instagram account: "Death has tragically knocked at our door. Robbing us of our beloved son, brother and grandson, Constantinos Tsobanoglou (28), who South Africa had come to love and idolize under his stage name 'Costa Titch'.

"It is with great pain that we find ourselves having to acknowledge his passing at this time.

The rapper was aged just 28. (Getty)

"We are thankful for the emergency responders and all those present in his last hours on this earth. As a family we are faced with a difficult time as we try to make sense of what has befallen us and ask that we be afforded time and space to gather ourselves.

"The Tsobanoglou family thanks you for the love and support that you have given to our son and may you continue to uplift him even in spirit. Please keep us in your prayers and uplifted in the Lord."

His family thanked emergency services and fans. (Getty)

Heartbroken fans and friends flocked to comment, with one writing: "Shocked and Sad. Thank You for being a part of making my dream a reality. The @ampedafrica Family sends our sincere condolences to one one of its #Ampedbassadors Rest well Brother."

While another commented: "Your star continues to rise, even in your ascension. In our hearts & in the sky, you’ll live forever. Sincerest condolences to his loved ones, friends, family & the Titch Gang."

A third wrote: "Just discovered this talented bro just months ago & now he’s gone. This hurts, and it sucks!"

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