R.I.P.
Evidence of When Kanye's Mom Died

Sources have confirmed to TMZ that Donda West, rapper Kanye West's mother, may have died either on the operating table or shortly after the procedure while in a recovery room.

Here's what we know: Sources tell us several months ago, West was scheduled for cosmetic surgery and she had been booked at Le Palais Chantique in Century City, a posh, hotel-like recovery center. We're told West postponed the surgery and therefore never showed up at Chantique.

There are two high-end recovery centers in L.A.; Chantique and Serenity in Santa Monica. TMZ has confirmed West was not taken to either facility this weekend.

If the fatal mishap was the result of a cosmetic surgery procedure, we're told the likelihood is that the complication arose either on the operating table or in the recovery room. The critical time things typically go wrong is in the first two hours after surgery.

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46. I applaude Ms. West for being there for her son, being a single Mom is a very tough job.I for one mourn the loss of a special Lady!! kanye keep her memory alive.

Posted at 3:36PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Sheila

47. KANYE YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP HIGH AND GOD WILLGUIDE YOU.

Posted at 4:55PM on Nov 12th 2007 by VONNIE

48. So very sad!

Posted at 4:16PM on Nov 12th 2007 by msalsharpton

49. Something must have went terribly wrong

Posted at 6:19AM on Nov 13th 2007 by sweets

50. KANYE, YOUR IN MY PRAYERS....KANYE ALWAYS REMEMBER WEEPING ENDURES FOR THE NIGHT AND JOY COMES IN THE MORNING. GOD BLESS YOU

Posted at 3:12PM on Nov 13th 2007 by DEBORAH

51. Im so sorry to hear of your mother Kenye, my prayers are with you and your family

Posted at 5:48PM on Nov 12th 2007 by ANGELnSTLOUISmo

52. I'm so sorry to hear of your lost Kanye, may God give you strength to get through this terrrible time. You and your family will be in my prayers May you R.I.P Ms. Donda West.

Posted at 7:13PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Jackie

53. What a horrible tragedy. Kanye, you and your family have my deepest sympathy.

Posted at 7:24PM on Nov 12th 2007 by kassandra

54. Just terrible. So sorry to hear this. What a tragedy.

Posted at 7:13PM on Nov 13th 2007 by Anonymous

55. To Kanye and family, I send my condolences. Stay strong, and keep God first. NOW to all of you people that posted negative comments about Kanye and the death of his mother, how DARE you!! Keep your mean, devilish comments to yourself. Kanye is not trying to hear or read any of your foolishness.

Kanye if you ever get to read this, know that you and your family are in millions of peoples prayers, including mine. God Bless!!

Posted at 8:25PM on Nov 12th 2007 by NaTanya

56. So sorry to hear the sad news. Losing a mother is a real turning point in anyone's life.

Posted at 8:31PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Mom

57. Kanye,

I just heard about this. Sorry for your loss and I'll keep you in my thoughts. Stay strong and take care.

Posted at 9:46PM on Nov 12th 2007 by DJ THUNDERMIXX

58. My condolences to Kanye West and his family. Find strength in the Lord and you will be able to carry on because your mom will always be with you in memory and in spirit. To the idiots on the TMZ.com that always reside here. His mother was having a breast reduction, not some typical trying to change her facial appearance like some of these other plastic people. It was said on the news that she also had heart problems and that could have resulted in her death. At any rate, whatever the reason, it is a terrible loss for Kanye. Losing a parent, especially one that was a real parent, is tragic.

Posted at 9:30PM on Nov 12th 2007 by LB

59. Kanye,

Words cannot express the sorrow you must feel... Know this, that your mother lives on in you and you indeed represent her well.

Be strong and thanks to your mother for bringing you in to this world and to you for bringing MORE good than harm to the people on the planet!

w/ Love, Peace, and Harmony.

Sincerely,

-Ron Wiles

Posted at 11:21PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Ron Wiles

60. #5 I think that you are crazy to joke on her appearance in the picture shown. May you be damned and die a slow and painful death. Your next sentence typed should read: I am sorry for my stupidity at this time of grief.

Whose kid are you? What if it was your mother. Seriously. Grow up!

Posted at 11:25PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Candy

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