Pop star Shpat Kasapi passes away, Bebe Rexha leads tribute

Albanian superstar Shpat Kasapi died at the age of 40 due to a sudden heart attack.

Like Daily Star, He died on Wednesday in Monza, Italy where his wife Selvije Jao was seeking medical advice for their son Rociel.

Selvije shared emotionally about passing her husband, writing that he died in her arms.

“You left us here, without you,” she wrote in her Instagram story, along with a photo of her husband holding their son.

“You died in my arms

“I hope to meet you in heaven

Singer Bebe Rexha, who has Albanian roots, also paid tribute after learning this news.

Rexha posted a clip of a kasapi song with a white dove emoji and the Albanian flag.

Kasapi married Selvije in 2021, and the couple lived in Tirana in Albania after meeting each other while filming one of the music videos.

The singer is known for her many chart hits, making her a favorite in the Albanian and Kosovan music scene.

He was popular in the early 2000s with hits including Ajo, which I miss), Valle Kosovare (Kosovar dance), Love Dashnia Khadka (Love of the border), and her fragrance).