# RIP | Limpopo school mourns death of Troy Matthysen, 19

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/rip-limpopo-school-mourns-death-of-troy-matthysen-19/

Hoedspruit Christian School in Limpopo is mourning the death of 19-year-old Troy Matthysen, who died on Monday, 26 October, following a lengthy battle with a rare tumour. The school announced his death on Facebook on Tuesday, 27 October, paying tribute to his courage and faith throughout his illness. Troy had battled the condition since 2021, undergoing several operations and periods of hospital treatment. School pays tribute to Troy Matthysen In its Facebook tribute, Hoedspruit Christian School remembered Troy for his “determination and unwavering faith.” The school reflected on the chall

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