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Exclusive: Horrifying Death of Reality Star's Baby

Posted Sep 26th 2006 9:40PM by TMZ Staff

Joseph SimmonsA rapper's wife gave birth Thursday, but the scene quickly turned to tragedy after their newborn girl was pronounced dead.

Rev. Run, a.k.a. Joseph Simmons, shocked fans last year when he announced that his wife Justine was pregnant on his MTV reality show "Run's House."

Justine's pregnancy was the cliffhanger on the MTV show last season. It generated intense interest among viewers who have been anxiously following the pregnancy and awaiting the birth.

Simmons, a member of the legendary rap group Run-DMC, was at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ Tuesday for the birth of his child. Doctors delivered the baby via c-section, revealing a cruel twist of fate -- the baby girl was born with organs outside the body. The newborn died a short time later.

TMZ has learned that MTV cameras were inside the hospital at the time of the birth, though we do not know if they were in the delivery room.

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76. I just want the family to know that I am heart broken for them I love the show and watch it faithfully and hope to have the type of family that they have one day and I know how strong they are and they will be there for each other and may God be with you as I know he is.......Love one of your greatest fans....

Posted at 9:03AM on Sep 27th 2006 by Trina

77. My heart goes out to the family. I lost a baby on May 13th of last year and it absolutely devastated me and my family. My faith in the Lord is probably the only thing that got me through it, well, I still go through it daily , but I am finally now able to live. The pain never goes away and you are never the same person, but it does get better as the days go by. My prayers are with the family. God bless you and keep in Jesus' name.

Posted at 9:10AM on Sep 27th 2006 by Patty S.

78. That's soo sad to carry a child that long and to lose it in the end, over a 9 month period I'd imagine you'd become pretty attached to that child. Hope and pray for the family.

Posted at 9:07AM on Sep 28th 2006 by Trailer Trash

79. I watch the show too and this is sooo sad - they were so looking forward to that baby!

Posted at 9:23AM on Sep 27th 2006 by Gloria

80. So sorry for the family's loss. They must be devastated. God Bless the baby, she will always be an angel now with the Lord

Posted at 9:21PM on Sep 27th 2006 by alison

81. I have cherished the show b/c it shows a positive role model for families today. However, I am deeply saddened and shocked to hear of this devastating news. To the Simmons Family, I am so sorry for your pain. We will all keep you in our prayers! May God bless you through this challenging time!

Posted at 4:44PM on Oct 1st 2006 by Sha

82. I am truly sorry for you loss. Even though it may not seem like it but everything happens for a reason and the Lord always has a reason. Be strong and I will be praying for you and your family. God Bless You!!

Posted at 9:35AM on Sep 27th 2006 by shatelle dickerson

83. I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of your child, that has got to be the most tragifcul even any mother can handle. I send my thoughts and prayers to u and your family GOD BLESS!!

Posted at 9:40AM on Sep 27th 2006 by MICHELLE

84. God Bless their family. I prayed for them as I read this. When all is said and done God is in control and I know the family knows this. I pray that they are able to grieve in private and continue to love and enjoy life!

Posted at 3:34PM on Sep 27th 2006 by Mia

85. I am an avid fan of the show. I was probably just as excited as the family when I found out Justine was pregnant! I would never in a million years expect something like that to happen - and i am keeping the family in my heart and mind...definitely...!

and futhermore....
i am pretty sure that they didn't know about the baby's condition before hand - or else the family would have stopped it immediately...and if not - then i am sure they were going to use this to teach some kind of lesson. I wonder if they will air the footage already shot, or if they will continue taping.

Posted at 8:36AM on Sep 28th 2006 by Shawnee

86. Wow.. this is very sad! I know how bad Justine wanted another baby especially a little girl. Although I'm surprised that this wasn't detected earlier in the the pregnancy through ultrasound. My prayers go out to Justine and the family. It's hard losing a child and I know that everyone is praying for the family and that they will be able to get past this sad time in their lives. Everything happens for a reason and that baby girl is in heaven with Jesus now.. she didn't have to witness the horrors of this earth.

Posted at 11:27AM on Sep 27th 2006 by Poetic Expression

87. Truly sad, it is a horrible thing for anyone to go through. Much less in the public eye. My thoughts are with them.

Posted at 11:14AM on Sep 27th 2006 by Jennifer

88. I watched the show, and I know how excited the family was about having a new baby. My condolences and prayers go out to the family during this sad time.

Posted at 11:21AM on Sep 27th 2006 by mcarter

89. I am so sorry for the lost of the simmons baby.I watch the show and I could not wait to see the little one.My prayers are with them.

Posted at 10:23AM on Sep 27th 2006 by crystal

90. This is really devestating. I watch every episode of this show and I felt like I was apart of the family. I am truly sorry for your loss but with all the love and support that the Run Family have for each other, I am sure everything will work out fine. Hang in there....Evetything happens for a reason, we may not understand it but God never makes a mistake.

Posted at 3:38PM on Sep 27th 2006 by K.W.

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