DMX has now tragically passed away at the age of 50, a week after suffering a heart attack caused by an apparent drug overdose, according to TMZ. He had originally been sent to a White Plains, NY hospital and had been on life support ever since.
X didn’t see much progress at all as tests on Wednesday concluded that his brain condition didn’t change. The prognosis was also labeled as “not good.” His loved ones began flying in on Tuesday after the hospital had a prayer vigil for him on Monday evening.
“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,” said a rep for DMX to TMZ. “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.”
