Heavy D Dead at 44

[Chan790]

Source: TMZ

Rap legend Heavy D -- one of the most influential rappers of the '90s -- died earlier today ... TMZ has learned.

Heavy D -- real name Dwight Arrington Myers -- was rushed to an L.A. hospital around noon today ... and was pronounced dead at the hospital at 1 PM. He was 44 years old.

We've learned a 911 call was placed from Heavy's Beverly Hills home around 11:25 AM to report an unconscious male on the walkway .

When help arrived, we're told Heavy D was conscious and speaking -- and was transported to a nearby hospital.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2011/11/08/heavy-d-dead/#.Trm0crLpfoo

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RIP

[ceile]

1. Oh no!

RIP.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNEgUPKxk7A&ob=av3n

[ariesgem]

2. Damn!

Way too young. RIP :-(

[Jazzgirl]

3. He was one of my favorites.

Rip Heavy. You will be missed.

:cry: :cry: :cry:

[RainDog]

4. r.i.p. n/t

[BumRushDaShow]

5. Oh no!

R.I.P. to an innovator.

[nradisic]

6. Damn, Man!

Another good guy goes too early...

[MrSlayer]

7. The overweight lover....no longer in the house.

Wasn't really a fan but I know the words to that song. I also didn't know he wrote the theme to "In Living Color". R.I.P.

[NightHawk63]

8. Wow

Was watching the Ben Stiller/Eddie Murphy movie this weekend. I thought I spotted him doing a cameo.

[NightHawk63]

9. Wow

Was watching the Ben Stiller/Eddie Murphy movie Tower Heist this weekend. I thought I spotted him doing a cameo.

[onpatrol98]

10. Aw Shucks!!!

He was one of the few I actually liked...

[Initech]

11. Oh no - RIP!

[neoconn]

12. R.I.P. Heavy

He was a positive influence in the rap/hip hop community and was stand up guy . Not only did he write the vocals for "In living color" he performed the song. He also introduced other positive groups into the game. Big ups to the "Uptown Hero". We will miss you...

[Blue_Tires]

13. WHAT?!