UK rapper Black The Ripper’s cause of death has been confirmed by his family, after he died aged 32 earlier this year.
The musician – real name Dean West – died from a “sudden heart attack” his family said in a statement released on Tuesday, June 7.
The family released the statement on Twitter, with producer Dexplicit sharing it with his 8,000 followers.
It read: “The family can confirm that the autopsy has finally been carried out in Montserrat and the results are in.
“Our beloved son Dean died from a sudden heart attack.
“The family would like to thank you for your patience at this tragic time.
Black The Ripper died in April from a sudden heart attack, it has been confirmed (Image: blacktheripper/Instagram)
“We appreciate your support and hopefully we can start to find some closure in time.”
Dean died on April 6. He was found dead in a holiday home he was staying in in Montserrat, in the Caribbean.
The next day, an autopsy was ordered by a coroner and the Royal Montserrat Police launched an investigation into his cause of death.
The rapper was also a campaigner for the legalisation of cannabis in the UK (Image: blacktheripper/Instagram)
The news of his death was met with an outpouring of tributes from his peers and fans alike.
Lethal Bizzle said: “WOW RIP Black The Ripper. This year has been a mazza [sic].”
Krept, from Krept and Konan, wrote: “No way Black The Ripper. RIP man f***ing hell. What a horrible year.”
Top Boy actor Michael Ward also shared a tribute to the rapper.
During his life, Dean was a big figure in the UK rap scene and rose to fame with mix tapes such as Afro Samurai and Holla Black.
He counted the likes of Tupac Shakur, Biggie Smalls and Bob Marley as inspirations.
And he collaborated with acts such as Chip and Ghetts, among others.
Aside from music, he was also a campaigner for the legalisation of cannabis in the UK.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
