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Coolio dead — Gangsta's Paradise rapper and Celebrity Big Brother star dies aged 59
29.09.2022 - 09:51 / ok.co.uk
Coolio - real name Artis Leon Ivey Jr - “touched the world” with his talent and will be “missed profoundly” following his death aged 59, his management have said. The US rapper, responsible for 1990s hit song Gangsta’s Paradise, died on Wednesday afternoon. Coolio’s manager at Trinity Artists International, Sheila Finegan, confirmed the death to the PA news agency.
“We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and client, Coolio, who passed away this afternoon,” the agency said in a statement shared with PA. “He touched the world with the gift of his talent and will be missed profoundly. “Thank you to everyone worldwide who has listened to his music and to everyone who has been reaching out regarding his passing.
Please have Coolio’s loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.” The rapper was found unresponsive on the bathroom floor of a friend’s house in Los Angeles, according to US media outlet TMZ. As well as for his successful music career, Coolio became well known in the UK for his appearances on Channel 4 reality show Big Brother.The rapper came third in the sixth series of UK Celebrity Big Brother in 2009, losing out to broadcaster Terry Christian, who was the runner-up, and presenter and model Ulrika Jonsson, who won. But along with Jonsson he went on to join the cast of Ultimate Big Brother the following year in 2010, the last series of the show to air on Channel 4.
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the shocking death of the rapper born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., at just 59, from unknown causes Wednesday in Los Angeles — it’s worth remembering just how much of an impact that song had.“I was No. 1 all over the entire planet — not just in the States. I was No.
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Coolio, Grammy Award-winning rapper, dead at 59
Rapper Coolio died Wednesday in Los Angeles. He was 59. The musician, whose full name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr., found incredible success with the Grammy Award-winning song "Gangsta's Paradise," and through his debut album, "It Takes a Thief," released in 1994 and which featured the song "Fantastic Voyage." Los Angeles Police Department officials confirmed to Fox News Digital that they were investigating the death of a male adult, which was reported at 4 p.m.
Gangsta's Paradise Rapper Coolio Dead At 59
Rapper Coolio, real name Artis Leon Ivey Jr., has died. He was 59.
Gangsta's Paradise rapper Coolio found dead at 59
Coolio, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr, has passed away aged 59.MORE: Katie Couric reveals breast cancer diagnosis with poignant essayTMZ first announced the news on Wednesday evening, reporting that the singer was found dead in his friend's home in Los Angeles.His longtime manager, Jarez, said that the star had gone into the bathroom, and after he didn't come out, his friend found him unconscious when he went to check on him.WATCH: 2022 Grammys Key MomentsMORE: Exclusive: Amanda Kloots opens up about dating and honoring late husband for son ElvisCoolio came up on the L.A.