Amor Vittone: My children remain my rock through tough times

Cape Town - UPDATE: Ex-Rugby star Joost van der Westhuizen died on Monday, after being admitted to hospital on Saturday.

Celebrities have paid tribute to Joost since the sad news broke. 

The late local icon's estranged wife, Amor Vittone, was by his side throughout the difficult time and posted a moving status on her Facebook account just hours before his death.

In the post Amor writes about how her children are still excelling despite what they and the family are going through and that they are her "rock".

Read the singer's full post here: 

Amor also broke her ankle recently.