Julia Albu, the lively 80-year-old who travelled acrossAfricain her 1997 Toyota Conquest, has died.

Heading online, Albu’s children confirmed the inspirational woman’s passing on Monday morning.

They spoke fondly of their mom, describing the vivacious lady as an inspiration to so many.

Julia Albu, 84, Dies, My African Conquest, Travel, Africa

Julia Albu has died at home. The 84-year-old travelled across Africa in her old Toyota Conquest. Images: My African Conquest/FacebookSource: Facebook

They also confirmed the death was not Covid-19-related.

She came back to Cape Town in February 2018,TimesLIVEreports.

Reports suggest that the media mogul died at the Millpark private hospital inJohannesburgthis Friday, 30 July.

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