Rapper heavy d today died at the age of 44.
The performer, whose real name is Dwight Arrington Myers, was taken to hospital this afternoon after collapsing at his home, Beverly Hills, according to TMZ.
His neighbors say he had a heart attack, although it has not yet been confirmed.
Business partner of singer said that he had pneumonia at the time of his death.
The Web site said law enforcement officials who told Myers last moments.
' Heavy d just got back from shopping and walked up some stairs when he began having breathing problems.
Dead: Heavy D at the BET Hip Hop Awards last month
"Adam Mills, designer, who was in the building and knew heavy D, found him leaning against the railing and clearly in distress."
Mills told TMZ, telling them that after he installed a rapper at the knees, others called 911.
Heavy d is aware at the time, said Mills: "I can't breathe, I can't breathe".
When paramedics arrived, he still had a pulse.
Statement to the police as follows: ' there are no obvious signs of foul play, and is now considered his death, medically related.
The case was handed over to the coroner's Office to determine the official cause of death.
Star who enjoyed success during the 90-ies with his group heavy d & the Boyz, was pronounced dead at the medical center of La 1 PM.
Rescue services arrived at his home after it was invited to report on an unconscious man, is reported by the Web site.
Fan favorite: heavy d performed with La Toya Jackson at a concert tribute to Michael forever in Cardiff, Wales, last month
The cause of death is unknown, and the police are investigating.
One thing they are quite sure, however: no foul play was involved. Officials told TMZ that his death "medical".
He Recently tweeted 4:0 pm ago tell their followers: "Be INSPIRED!
Last month, heavy d, took to the stage at the BET Awards and also performed at the concert tribute to Michael Jackson in Cardiff.
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