Image: Danny K Official, Gavin KaySource: FacebookThe Koppel family is mourning the loss of Lisa Koppel, wife of South African musician Danny K, who passed away on Sunday, 9 August 2026, at the age of 41 after a private battle with colorectal cancer. Amid the heartbreak, Danny's father, Gavin Koppel, has stepped forward with a deeply moving message that has resonated with many South Africans. Gavin Koppel pens poem for Lisa KoppelGavin took to Facebook to share a poem he titled My Promise, in which he reflected on grief and what he intends to do with his pain. Read Gavin Koppel's full 'My Promise' poem below:Beyond the poem, Gavin also spoke about the remarkable wave of support the family has received since Lisa Koppel's passing. Why Danny K’s wife kept her battle privateMeanwhile, Briefly News previously reported that Lisa Koppel's family revealed why they kept her diagnosis private.