Marty Whelan led the Irish tributes to Coolio yesterday as the world of hip hop and rap mourned the loss of a legend.
The Gangsta’s Paradise star, real name Artis Levon Ivey Jr, passed away on Wednesday aged 59. It is believed he suffered a heart attack. His manager Sheila Finegan confirmed the news in a statement, saying: “We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and client, Coolio, who passed away this afternoon. He touched the world with the gift of his talent and will be missed profoundly.
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