
He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him. 'Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. '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. 1, beating rap giants including Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Eminemīy George Stark For and Jenny Stanton For He remains the only rapper to have had his first five albums debut at No.DMX's 15 children had been visiting him in hospital, as a prayer vigil was held by family, friends and fans outside.News had come after mounting reports of his deteriorating condition including organ failure.He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him,' the statement added 'Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end.His family confirmed the news in a statement, saying he passed away 'with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days'.DMX had been fighting for his life after suffering a 'catastrophic' heart attack and reported overdose last week.The rapper - born Earl Simmons - died aged 50 on Friday at White Plains Hospital, New York.


DMX dead at 50 one week after 'overdose' and heart attack: Family pay tribute to 'iconic' rapper 'who fought till the very end'
