RIP Nick du Toit in South Africa.

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Charles Tilley
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RIP Nick du Toit in South Africa.

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Got news from Sez Adamson just now that Nic passed away yesterday. He was a good friend of mine and many of you also.
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Fred Justice
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So sad to hear Charles.
Please let us know more details as you hear them.
My prayers and condolences for Nick's family.
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Bob Cox
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Rip

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Rest in Peace Brother
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Very sad to hear. I used to lay in bed at night & listen to Nic's playing, and we were Facebook friends.
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Post by Jerry Overstreet »

I remember reading Charles' announcement last year that Nic was bedfast. I was sorry to hear of his respiratory ailment and sorry to read of his subsequent passing.

Nic was a unique character and a professional in the music world. In the week I spent with him in class at Jeffran, I learned how intelligent and educated, both academically and musically, he was.

I am sad to have lost another steel friend.

Condolences to Nic's family and friends.
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Post by Jim Cohen »

I add my condolences. He was a valued member of our community.
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Post by Larry Dering »

I am saddened by this news. My prayers to both friends and family.
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Charles Tilley
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Nic

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Some confusion on when Nic died but that doesn't affect the loss we have had.
Charles Tilley ,
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Post by Frank Freniere »

RIP, Nic. Your contributions were many - your formatted tab sheets will be used by many of us for years to come - a lasting legacy.
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Post by Larry Bressington »

Sorry to hear about Nic, a fine gentleman, we never met but we had a few wonderful conversations over steel guitars via PM and enlongated threads...Rest easy brother!
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Rest in Peace brother Nick.
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Post by Bob Watson »

I'm sorry to hear this sad news. I always enjoyed Nic's posts here on the Steel Forum. My condolences go out to all of his family and friends. May he RIP.
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Post by Johan Forsman »

Rest in peace Nic. Very sad to read this. I've been dreading this news since I heard through here that he was bedridden. Nic was incredibly helpful and generous a few years back when I was starting out. We then lost contact and I knew his health was going downhill. My sincere condolences to his family.
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Post by Craig Stock »

RIP Nick, Condolences to your family and friends, will miss seeing your posts here on the forum, we have all become an international family and it's hard to lose a member!
Regards, Craig

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Post by Mike Neer »

So long, Nick. You will be missed.
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RIP Nic dutroit South Africa

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Nic was in a Jeff Newman 5 day class in the early 80's with me.I'm sorry to hear this sad news. My condolences to his friends and family
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Post by Lee Barber »

This is sad. He was always a contributor to discussions on this site. He will be missed.
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