‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ Rapper Coolio Dies at 59

Rapper Coolio died On Wednesday at the age of 59, According to TMZ.

Jarez, Coolio’s longtime manager, told the outlet that the rapper was at a friend’s house in Los Angeles.

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Coolio died of a suspected heart attack.
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When he didn’t return after a reasonable time, the friend reportedly called him – but got no answer.

Worried, the friend went into the bathroom and found Coolio — whose real name is Ortiz Leon Ivy Jr. — on the floor. Medical personnel were immediately called.

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He died in the bathroom while he was with a friend.
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Coolio was pronounced dead at the scene following a suspected heart attack. However, the official cause of death is still pending.

A representative for Coolio did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.

The rapper — who began his career in the ’80s — rose to fame after the release of “Gangsta’s Paradise” in 1995, which was featured in the movie “Dangerous Minds” and earned him a 1996 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance.

He is only 59 years old.

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He is only 59 years old.

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Cormier was pronounced dead at a hospital, Cormier’s sister said.

His death comes four days later He took to Instagram Many of his fans posted their condolences to post his latest performance in Texas.

“Crazy she posted a week ago and she’s passed,” wrote one loyal fan, with many sharing “rest in peace” in the comments section.

“Rest in heaven,” a second person commented in a recent Instagram post.

He has six children and ex-wife Josefa Salina, whom he married in 1996. The former couple called it quits after four years.

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