'Gangsta's Paradise' Rapper Coolio Dies At Age 59

Coolio tragically passed away at the age of 59 last month, and there is an update about the plans for his remains.

Coolio, following the announcement of his death at the age of 59. The musician was believed to have a heart attack, after being found unresponsive at a friend’s house.Michelle Pfeiffer was one of the first celebrities to post a heartfelt message about her friend, as she starred in the Gangsta’s Paradise music video and in the film Dangerous Minds, which featured the popular song.“Heartbroken to hear of the passing of the gifted artist Coolio,” she wrote. “A life cut entirely too short.

Coolio was reportedly attended to by paramedics for nearly an hour after he was found unconscious in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Coolio following the news of his death, with particular praise being reserved for his Kenan & Kel theme tune.The American rapper behind the 1995 hit ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ died at the age of 59 yesterday (September 28) in Los Angeles, according to Rolling Stone.Tributes have been paid to Coolio from the likes of Ice Cube, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Snoop Dogg, Michelle Pfeiffer and Martin Lawrence.The titular stars of Kenan & Kel have also paid tribute to the late rapper, who performed the popular sitcom’s theme tune ‘Aw, Here It Goes’.

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.

Michelle Pfeiffer is «heartbroken» over the untimely death of rapper Coolio. The actress remembered the hit performer, bornArtis Leon Ivey Jr., whom she worked with on the 1995 drama, . Coolio's iconic track, «Gangsta's Paradise,» was featured in the film's opening scene and as a single from the movie's soundtrack. Both the song and the album peaked at number one on the Billboard charts.

Michelle Pfeiffer is mourning the loss of someone who made an unforgettable mark in her career, rapper Coolio.MORE: Michelle Pfeiffer mourns beloved family dogs on their special dayThe music and entertainment world were shocked to learn that the singer was found dead in a friend's home in Los Angeles on Wednesday.Coolio and Michelle's careers were quite intertwined, as the two worked together on the 1995 film Dangerous Minds, where he debuted his hit song Gangsta's Paradise, to which the actress credited the film's success.WATCH: Michelle Pfeiffer discovers her cat's unusual habitMORE: Michelle Pfeiffer pays emotional tribute to late mom on her birthdayTaking to Instagram to pay tribute, she wrote: "Heartbroken to hear of the passing of the gifted artist @coolio. A life cut entirely too short."Looking back on their collaboration, she said: "As some of you may know I was lucky enough to work with him on Dangerous Minds in 1995.

Michelle Pfeiffer, who starred in the music video for Coolio‘s Grammy-winning song “Gangsta’s Paradise,” took to Instagram to pay tribute to the rapper who passed away at age 59.

In the aftermath of rapper Coolio's unexpected death, stars and fellow musicians are sharing their sadness and offering their condolences to the "Gangsta's Paradise" artist's family. Coolio, who was 59, passed away at a friend's house, his manager Jarez Posey told The Associated Press.  Several celebrities, many of who worked with Coolio, took to social media to share their shock and grief on the situation. Snoop Dogg shared his condolences and a photo of him and Coolio on Instagram.

Tributes have been pouring in from celebrities following the announcement of the death of rapper Coolio.

Tributes have continued to pour in for the late rap legend Coolio. The 'Gangsta's Paradise' hitmaker's longtime manager, Jarez Posey, confirmed the rap legend, who was 59, was found dead at a friend's house in Los Angeles on Wednesday (28. 09.

Coolio, the rapper best known for his UK Number 1 single Gangsta's Paradise, has died aged 59.

Coolio, the Grammy-winning rapper whose biggest hit was 'Gangster's Paradise,' the single that launched him to international stardom, died Wednesday at age 59. The beloved artist was visiting a friend in Los Angeles and went to the bathroom but did not come out, as reported by TMZ and picked up by DPA.

Michelle Pfieffer has led tributes to late rapper and Celebrity Big Brother star Coolio. It was confirmed by his management that the Gangsta’s Paradise rapper had died aged 59 on Wednesday 28 September. Coolio’s manager at Trinity Artists International, Sheila Finegan, said: “We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and client, Coolio, who passed away this afternoon.

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.