R.I.P.
L.A. County Coroner Investigating West's Death

The L.A. County Coroner confirms to TMZ that they are investigating the death of Donda West due to possible complications from cosmetic surgery.

They will be performing an autopsy this week.

We're also told West, who was 58, died at Centinela Hospital in Marina del Rey.

West was a former chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department, and headed up the company for Kanye's West Brands endeavors. She also handled the non-profit Kanye West Foundation, which seeks to increase literacy and reduce dropout rates.


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16. I feel so bad for Kanye and his family! He loved his mom sooo much! I cant believe it! My condolences go out to Kanye and his family! So sad.

#2 GO KILL YOURSELF! WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT! HE ISNT EVEN MARRIED TO HER YET!

Posted at 2:33PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Nicole

17. Dont mess with what God gave you!

VANITY KILLS!

Posted at 2:33PM on Nov 12th 2007 by jer

18. How very sad. My sympathy to her family.

Posted at 2:33PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Ronni

19. I love how she dies and people are already talking about a lawsuit. If she died having a procedure dont just assume its negligence......

They dont call it a medical 'practice' for nothing.... hah

Posted at 2:34PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Bob

20. James Brown's wife also died on the table during cosmetic surgery.

Posted at 2:33PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Petite

21. #2 you're thinking of Usher...nice try at humor though (not)

Posted at 2:35PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Left Coaster

22. This is such a horrible tradegy especially right before the holidays. My mom passed away suddenly last year at a hospital. The Doctors came out to tell us she would be fine and would be released in 3 hours and, well, she didn't land up leaving. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kanye and his family. No matter what kind of jerk he plays himself to be nobody deserves this.

Posted at 2:36PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Shana

23. START SUING EVERYONE.... GET PAID........... IT WAS AN ACCIDENT!

Posted at 2:36PM on Nov 12th 2007 by jer

24. WHY DIDNT SHE JUST GET A PERSONAL TRAINER...ITS WAY HEALTHIER AND NOT AS EXPENSIVE! I FEEL SO BAD FOR HER BUT IM WONDERING WHAT LA COSMETIC PLACE SHE WENT TOO... REST IN PEACE!

Posted at 2:36PM on Nov 12th 2007 by sad

25. Sue. $$$..why...??

I bet he would give any amount of money to have his Mother back...

He doesn't need the money....HE DOES NEED his MOM!

He and Dr. West were - Very close. His right hand, his confidant. He was her only CHILD.

Besides being phenomenal Professor - She has a lot of former students that loved her.

God speed, and my prayers to you.

Posted at 2:41PM on Nov 12th 2007 by 1 More thing

26. TMZ WHO DID THE PROCEDURE? IF HE DOES SUE WHICH I DOUBT HE CAN BECAUSE KAYNES MOTHER SIGNED AWAY KNOWING THE REPERCUSSIONS... NO AMOUNT OF DOLLARS WILL BRING BACK HIS MOTHER. THIS IS VERY SAD AND I CANT IMAGINE HOW HE IS FEELING...HIS MOTHER WAS BEAUTIFUL AND I DONT KNOW WHY SHE WOULD WANT COSMETIC SURGERY ANYWAYS.

Posted at 2:44PM on Nov 12th 2007 by WHAT DR?

27. Instead of working on her face..she should have fixed up her grill.

Anyway, it is sad, may she R.I.P.

Kanye still sucks.

Posted at 2:44PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Free4all

28. What a sad situation. Clearly this young man loved and counted on his mother.

Posted at 3:05PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Tired and Ready for A Nap

29. How terribly tragic. My heart goes out to her family.

Those who want to make idiotic comments, now would definitely be the time to practice "if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all". This is not a joke people. This is someone's life you are talking about.

Posted at 4:02PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Sara

30. i want to say something but not now--too bad she was so vain

Posted at 2:51PM on Nov 12th 2007 by moesha

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