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David Jolicoeur, founding member of De La Soul who also performed as Trugoy the Dove, dies aged 54

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David Jolicoeur aka Trugoy the Dove, in 2016.
De La Soul founding member David Jolicoeur, AKA Trugoy the Dove, in 2016. He is dead at the age of 54. Photograph: Matthew Eisman/Getty Images

David Jolicoeur, a founding member of the landmark rap trio De La Soul, has died at the age of 54.

His death was confirmed by his representatives on Sunday and was first reported by the music outlet AllHipHop. No cause of death was disclosed.

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