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Coolio, the man who sent us all on a "Fantastic Voyage," passed away at the age of 59 on Sept. 28, 2022. According to reports, the "Gangsta's Paradise" rapper was found in the bathroom of a friend's house in Los Angeles. It's believed that he suffered a heart attack, but those reports are unconfirmed. TMZ said police did not find drugs or paraphernalia in the bathroom. Following the death, many in entertainment publicly mourned Coolio.
Click through to see how Coolio is being remembered by fellow rappers and Hollywood legends.
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"Heartbroken to hear of the passing of the gifted artist @coolio. A life cut entirely too short. As some of you may know I was lucky enough to work with him on Dangerous Minds in 1995. He won a Grammy for his brilliant song on the soundtrack – which I think was the reason our film saw so much success. I remember him being nothing but gracious. 30 years later I still get chills when I hear the song. Sending love and light to his family. Rest in Power, Artis Leon Ivey Jr." –Michelle Pfeiffer
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"This is sad news. I witness first hand this man's grind to the top of the industry. Rest In Peace @Coolio" –Ice Cube
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"Rest in power my brother. @Coolio Love & Respect" –LL Cool J
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"IM GOING TO MISS YOU BROTHER. You where the coolest. My heart is with all the Fam. Soooo sad." –Vanilla Ice
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"Oh man!!! RIP Coolio! Loved your music….too soon" –Viola Davis
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"All these podcasts and press people asking me for a comment on my homies's death….. 'I can't believe it.' That's it. Smh #Coolio" –Ice-T
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"This is very sad, he was way too young… Coolio was an absolute icon of music and pop culture. Everyone who grew up in my era knows every single word to 'gangsta's paradise', and still does. Prayers to his loved ones and family." –Meghan McCain
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"RIP my rappin' & cookin' friend @Coolio! The REAL deal!" –Guy Fieri
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"Also born on Aug 1st …Coolio was a @hiphopgods MC from LowProfile on up. We did a parody film Burn Hollywood Burn 1997 where I threw in acting because we sought the score & soundtrack. We were called the Brothers @Coolio had plenty funny real stories #RestInBeats" –Chuck D
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"Rest In Peace Coolio! A true legend and nice man. My heart goes out to your family and friends. So glad we got to hang and have some laughs." –Rob Schneider
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"Oh man. My whole entire teenagehood has a broken heart right now." –Amber Tamblyn
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"My deepest condolences go out to the family, friends & fans on the loss of @Coolio… Awesome guy who will be missed. #Coolio" —Bret Michaels
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"One of the nicest dudes I've known. Good people. R.I.P. Coolio" –MC Hammer
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"My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the family of @Coolio #rip" –Martin Lawrence
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"Peaceful Journey Brother. #Coolio" –Questlove
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"Coolio was the West Coast Flavor Flav,,, He loved telling everyone that. We was supposed to perform together this Tuesday. #RIP my friend." –Flavor Flav
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"RIP Coolio" –Weird Al Yankovic