A pop star has died of a sudden heart attack aged 40.
Shpat Kasapi reportedly passed away in his wife’s arms.
He did not have a prior known illness, and his passing was a shock to his family.
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They went to Italy together for a medical consultation for his young son.
But the Albanian star suffered a fatal heart attack in Monza yesterday (26 Nov).
Shpat was considered one of the most beloved artists of the Albanian and Kosovan music scene.
After launching his career in the early 2000s, he enjoyed a string of hits such as Ajo Me Mungon, Valle Kosovare, Dashni pa limit, and Aroma e saj.
Until 2013, he was in a relationship with Miss Kosovo 2011, Aferdita Dreshaj, as reported by Need To Know.
In 2021, he married Selvije Jao in a private ceremony after meeting on the set of one of his music videos.
The couple, who lived in the Albanian capital Tirana, had a son together named Roel.
Selvije said on Instagram Stories: “You died in my arms.
“How close we were, how cooperative we were in maintaining our privacy.
“You left us here alone, without you.
“You always told me you would love me until death do us part.
“Why did you die in my arms? Whyy did you break my heart like this, my love?
“I hope to meet you in Heaven. God wanted you close to him, but I can’t wait to wake up from this nightmare and find you here with us again.”
