{"id":79612,"date":"2021-04-09T18:40:13","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T17:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=79612"},"modified":"2021-04-09T18:40:13","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T17:40:13","slug":"dmx-is-dead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/dmx-is-dead\/","title":{"rendered":"DMX IS DEAD"},"content":{"rendered":"
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DMX has died a week after suffering a heart attack<\/a>. He was 50.<\/div>\n
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The rapper and actor, born Earl Simmons, died at\u00a0White Plains Hospital in New York on Friday, his family confirms to PEOPLE.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50 years old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days,” they wrote in a statement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him. Earl’s music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever. We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time. Please respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our brother, father, uncle and the man the world knew as DMX. We will share information about his memorial service once details are finalized.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In an additional note, the hospital that provided his care said that “White Plains Hospital extends its deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Simmons, as well as his friends and legions of fans who expressed their unwavering support during this difficult time. Earl Simmons passed away peacefully with family present after suffering a catastrophic cardiac arrest.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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