Update: Rapper and Actor Heavy D Dies at 44
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Rapper and actor Heavy D has died, TMZ reports. He was 44.
The musician (real name: Dwight Arrington Myers) was rushed to an L.A. hospital around noon Tuesday; he was pronounced dead one hour later.
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According to TMZ, a 911 call was placed from Myers' Beverly Hills home at 11:25 a.m. to report an unconscious male on the walkway. When help arrived, the '90s rapper was reportedly conscious and speaking.
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Police officers are currently investigating the cause of Myers' death; as of Tuesday afternoon, no clear signs of foul play were detected.
On October 8, the Jamaican-born entertainer took the stage at the Michael Jackson tribute concert in Cardiff, Wales. Three days later, he performed a medley of his hits, including "Nuttin' But Love," "Is It Good to You," "I Want Somebody" and "Now That We Found Love," at the BET Hip-Hop Awards.
In addition to music, the "Now That We Found Love" rapper appeared in several movies prior to his death, including Life, The Cider House Rules and Tower Heist.
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As news of of Myers' death spread, many celebrities flocked to Twitter to express their condolences.
"RIP HEAVY D! He was a really nice man!" Ciara, 26, wrote. "Sending my condolences to him and his family!"
Added Samuel L. Jackson: "Ahhh man! Heavy D?! Dwight wz a dear friend. Fond memories of a truly cool brutha."
Other stars who mourned the loss of Myers include Alyssa Milano, Uncle Cracker, Sean Kingston and Game.
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18RIP HEAVY D. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS
R.I.P HEAVY D. THIS IS A TOTAL SHOCK !!!!! I AM TWENTY FOUR BUT I GROW UP ON HIS MUSIC AND MY MOTHER LOVED HIM AND HIS MUSIC .MY LOVE GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS .DEATH IS A HARD THING TO DEAL WITH BUT WE A GO THOUGH IT , JUST SAY STONG AND CONTINUE TO LOVE AND SHOW HEAVY D LOVE .SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SAD....
RIP my baby. You will be solely missed!
i'll pray for him.
I'm saddened and shocked! I will always remember Heavy D who put rap on the map along with Cool Moe D, Run DMC, GQ, Grand Master Flash, etc. All from New York, Mount Vernon, my old stompin' grounds. That's when rap was ON! I will miss him tremendously. My tears are falling in disbelief. My prayers go out to his family, friends and fans. RIP Heavy D
i lov the comment here so much love for this great guy good lookin lost alot of weight so cute tstill now DEAD i am shock, and we have pix of him when we met heavy and trouble t roy, now both ar dead? I AM SAD, TROUBLE T ROY, (GOOGLE IF U R NOT KNOWIN THIS "real"hip hop group,when he die 90s now THAT was shocking and now this is really extra-shockin i am SO MAD but as my beautiful friend below said not to question the lord,so i know i wont,but i m sayin why,when all the other men out here knuckleheads,and FAKE azz rappers,are alive and doin bull crap in life,but a positive mix or black man is dead again RIP.not fair! day i reminisce over you,Dedicated to heavy friend best pal, trouble t roy great song,go watch it on my friend page and i see ur post pretty girl hey amiga. SHA-KAARII MELENDEZ, luv ya! and read ur facebook ma
rip
man a great deal of talent ,gental kind and smart why?r .i.p love to all his fans and family..................
i love him. rest up ahora pa. we always remember u,and are discussing your greatneess over at Facebook,to die that far away from nyc, where we all luv adore you just is really sad, RIP we know your now seeing your friend,so say hola ok to trouble t-roy. RIP
WTH!!!!!!>>>>???? WHAT!? WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM!!!!!!!
RIP. Always one my favorites growing up
so sad! :(
i am sadden too MORGAN yep i mean he is my sister age the older one i have three more and the youngest is 20 now. RIP. omg what a shock this is REST up in heaven Big Guy. we love ya heavy d
Oh man, that sucks!!! I used to love that song!!!! My sympathies to his family during this time of loss.
Dam!! He was one of my fav's growing up!!
R.I.P. HEV,IM SO TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT DIFFERENT PASSINGS...
i will start the post i am VERY shock heavy D,only early forties is dead! i am shock and i want to say i pray he is at,such eternal peace,i think this is very tragic,he was just on law and order last month!!!! omg.
you will always be remembered i love your song R.I.P.........MY men