Kukudoo is dead

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May 9, 2026

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Gospel singer David “Kukudoo” McDermott has passed away.

The singer’s family confirmed his death via his social media pages on Friday.

The performer, a huge favourite on the gospel scene, had reportedly been battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), a type of blood cancer.

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