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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31. To # 29,

As much as you hate Kanye, don't say that about his mom.

Posted at 2:52PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Free4all

32. one more thing--who is he??? and who really cares except the family--

Posted at 2:53PM on Nov 12th 2007 by moesha

33. All you bastards that are trying to be funny about this situation are sick. This is somebody's mother. What if it were yours? This is not a joke. This is a real life tragedy. To everybody that has a dumb-ass comment to make your tragedy will come and you will then learn.

Posted at 2:07PM on Nov 13th 2007 by 1missk

34. I DONT LIKE KANYE, BUT STILL I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR THIS NEWS, YOUR MOM IS IN MY PRAYERS KANYE, AND MAY SHE NOW REST IN PEACE = (
AND PEOPLE PLEASE STOP YOUR STUPID COMMENTS. HAVE SOME RESPECT PLEASE!!!

Posted at 2:54PM on Nov 12th 2007 by LIZZIE

35. all you sicko haters: karma is a bitch

Posted at 2:57PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Left Coaster

36. Goodness she was a pretty lady. I cannot imagine what surgery she could've had that would have made her any prettier.......what a horrible, horrible loss.........

Posted at 3:02PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Hideous

37. We live in f'in sick society. WHEN SOMEONE DIES you are not supposed to bash them!

Many of the people who type this sick and disgusting B.S., have pathetic lives.

Here we have a woman who was not only smart - but as a single parent went on the achieve the following:

1. Bachelors Degree
2. Masters Degree
3. PhD

She was also a Fulbright Scholar. For those of you idiots who don't know what this means, she was VERY Intelligent.

4. Lived abroad for a year in CHINA (some of you have never been out of your city or the U.S)

5. Worked in the education arena for 31 years! ( some of you can't keep a job for 2 weeks)

6. Raised a young black man -that even if you don't like his SWAGGER - you must admit-
HE STRIVES for Excellence. What other Rapper has classical violinst on stage with him?

7. She also raised a youngman that didn't have babies all over america - 5 or 6 kids by the time he was 25. ( Some of you don't want to pay child support for the one you have now!)

8. This woman was PHENOMENAL. She did all of this a single mother!

The question is - before you start calling her names - and snappin' on her --- WHAT kind of Mother raised your disrepectful ass?

What kind of legacy will your sorry as leave ( #29)?
If you died tomorrow - would anyone report it?

To all who don't like Kanye, don't like his swagger -- cool... BUT DO NOT ----
Snap on Dr. West.


Posted at 3:00PM on Nov 12th 2007 by 1 More thing

38. Well Jacob, I gotta hand it to you, pretty ballsy leaving your name and e-mail. Something tells me you're going to be pretty busy for a while.

Posted at 3:03PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Renee

39. There are many non-profit organizations being created by entertainment and sports crooks. Their popular mission is to save the youth who would otherwise join gangs and drop out of school. They're b.s.! Yes, those so-called Foundations are fake fronts for concealing assets and not paying adequate taxes on their wealth.

The truth is that the entertainment and sports crooks spend the money buying themselves expensive cars, homes, clothes, jewelry, and the ultimate indulgence - fat suction and other body maiming procedures. Vanity is their game. They use the disadvantaged people to make their own lives comfortable.

Time will tell what happened to this educator. If Donda West died as the result of a body maiming procedure - she may have just reached her lofty goal - to practise what she preached.

Posted at 3:41PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Fake Doctor Degree

40. THAT GUY IS NOT JACOB ROLOFF HE IS PUTTING UP OTHER PEOPLE INFORMATION SO SOME INNOCENT GUY CAN GER HARASSED.....SO IMMATURE.

Posted at 3:10PM on Nov 12th 2007 by SO SAD TOO BAD

41. #40 you know that wasn't his REAL email address.

#33 Moesha - you may not like Kanye -- But his mother was - very successful in her career.
In a male dominated - educational system becoming a Chairwoman of the English Department is a VERY big thing. You have to have your stuff together.
She was all that and a "box to put it in".
You never heard them talk about Kanye's mom, that much because the Music Lable didn't want people to know that Kanye's mother was this "super woman". He wanted to make his mom proud.

Let's put it like this - How many Rappers have ever been on Oprah - besides Kanye?

Posted at 3:12PM on Nov 12th 2007 by 1 More thing

42. .1 More Thing...#38...thanks for posting that...what a amazing woman...such a loss!!!!!!!!!!!..it truly is terrible the ignorance tht is out there!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 3:14PM on Nov 12th 2007 by jr

43. Please give her the recognition she rightful earned. Please address her as Dr. Donda West !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 10:10AM on Nov 16th 2007 by Sheila

44. to #38
thank you for saying what i was getting ready to write.
to kanye west and family goodspeed,you are in my thoughts and prayers.
to all you haters,grow up!
this was someone mother your are disrespecting,you would not like it if people said bad things about your mom,have a freaking heart.
so much hate,and people wonder why america is in the state it is in,because of stupid people who dont have a clue.
r.i.p mrs.west

Posted at 3:26PM on Nov 12th 2007 by tgemini

45. How Tragic, I am pretty sure the only plastic surgeon in Marina del Rey is Grant Stevens M.D. his surgery center is located at 4560 Admiralty way. almost across the street from Centinela Freeman hospital.

Posted at 3:32PM on Nov 12th 2007 by roxie555

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