His death was announced in a statement signed by his wife Anni Bonke.

The statement was shared through a message on his verified Facebook page. The message read – “Dear brothers and sisters, it is with sorrow that the Bonke family announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather Reinhard Bonke.

He died surrounded by his close friends and family.

The popular Evangelist was based in the US but was known for his work with the Christ For All Nations Organisation all over Africa.