The entertainment industry and fans alike have been reeling in shock at the news of the rapper’s death at the age of 59 on Wednesday 28th September in Los Angeles.
According to TMZ no drugs or paraphernalia were found at the scene, an autopsy and toxicology test will be used to determine the official cause of his passing.
Award-winning actress Michelle Pfeiffer, who worked with Coolio on the 1995 hit movie Dangerous Minds was one of the first to post a tribute saying: “ Heartbroken to hear of the passing of the gifted artist @coolio. A life cut entirely too short. As some of you may know I was lucky enough to work with him on Dangerous Minds in 1995. He won a Grammy for his brilliant song on the soundtrack - which I think was the reason our film saw so much success. I remember him being nothing but gracious. 30 years later I still get chills when I hear the song. Sending love and light to his family. Rest in Power, Artis Leon Ivey Jr."
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Coolio's longtime manager, Jarez, told TMZ that Coolio went to the bathroom at his friend's house, but when he didn't come out after a while, the friend eventually went in and found him dead on the floor.
May you RIP Coolio.
