NFL's Davante Adams Cited For Assault ... After Pushing Photog
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NFL superstar Davante Adams was cited for assault for shoving a photog to the ground after Monday Night Football ... with court docs saying the victim suffered whiplash, a headache and possible minor concussion.
TMZ Sports has confirmed ... Kansas City Municipal Court records show 29-year-old Adams -- listed as 6'2", 210 pounds -- received a citation on Wednesday for pushing Ryan Zebley using two hands.
We broke the story -- Zebley called cops and filed a police report following the incident ... claiming he had to go to the hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Adams has since apologized for his actions ... saying, "I wanted to say sorry to him for that because that was just frustration mixed with him literally just running in front of me."
"I shouldn't have responded that way, but that's how I initially responded. So, I want to apologize to him for that."
Raiders coach Josh McDaniels is backing Adams ... saying he knows he's a good person and doesn't believe there was any intent behind the push.
Adams has a virtual court date slated for November. The incident is currently under NFL investigation.
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Bobby Wagner 'MNF' Tackle Protester Suffered Concussion In Hit ... Cops Say
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The man who was leveled by Bobby Wagner after running on to the field during "Monday Night Football" last week suffered a concussion from the tackle ... this according to a police report obtained by TMZ Sports.
The Santa Clara Police Dept. says Alexander Taylor came to cops at around 1:45 p.m. on Oct. 4 -- nearly 24 hours after he was hit by Wagner during the Rams vs. 49ers game at Levi's Stadium.
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He told them, according to the report, that he sustained multiple injuries after the Los Angeles linebacker drove his helmet and shoulder into him as he was streaking across the field with a smoke bomb.
Rams' Bobby Wagner Flattens Smoke-Bomb-Toting Field Invader During 'MNF'
"Mr. Taylor had a headache," cops said in the report, "a concussion without loss of consciousness, and a burn on his inner right bicep."
It's unclear if the burn was caused by his own smoke device. Cops say they are still investigating the incident.
As we reported, animal rights org. Direct Action Everywhere said Taylor -- along with a woman -- ran onto the field during the second quarter of the game to raise awareness for a trial involving the alleged theft of pigs from a factory farm.
A spokesperson for the group said Taylor -- who was cited over the field invasion -- filed the report because he believes a "blatant assault" took place.
Wagner said last week he took down the fan for safety reasons.
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Rams head coach Sean McVay said he was unbothered by his player's actions in the incident ... telling reporters, "We all know where Bobby's intentions were, and I support Bobby Wagner."
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McDonald's Shooting Teenager Shot By Cop On Life Support ... Major Organs Punctured
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The 17-year-old shot multiple times by a cop while eating outside a McDonald's is on life support after several of his organs were punctured ... TMZ has learned.
Erik Cantu's family, through his attorney Brian Powers, tells TMZ the teen has undergone multiple surgeries to repair major organs that were damaged -- a result of the gunfire.
Erik's being closely monitored as the system keeps his lungs operating. He still remains sedated to hopefully ease the pain and discomfort he'd face if conscious.
Erik is struggling, and the recovery won't be easy for him, but his family thanks everyone for sending prayers ... asking for more of that love during this time of uncertainty.
As we reported, bodycam footage -- released by police last week -- showed San Antonio PD Officer James Brennand shoot multiple times at the unarmed kid. Brennand was at the location for an unrelated call ... but Cantu had apparently evaded Brennand on another call the day before.
Brennand was fired for violating the department's tactics, training and procedures.
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NeNe Leakes 23-Year-Old Son Suffers Stroke & Heart Failure
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10:29 AM PT -- NeNe Leakes just posted a video talking about the situation with Brentt and sharing her family is shocked that he's going through such a serious medical situation at such a young age. NeNe confirms Brentt had both congestive heart failure and a stroke.
She says her son doesn't drink or do drugs -- and doctors have run a multitude of tests in order to determine what caused the episode -- including tests for HIV. NeNe asks everyone keep Brentt in their prayers, and says he's still having a hard time speaking.
Brentt also runs a lounge in Atlanta, which NeNe dubs his "pride and joy" and says while the lounge is still open, the family is considering selling it, and interested parties should reach out.
NeNe Leakes' 23-year-old son is lucky to be alive after a frightening medical emergency sent him to the hospital, and on a long road to recovery.
Sources with direct knowledge tell us Brentt Leakes was in Atlanta earlier this month when he suffered both a heart attack and a stroke. Luckily, we're told Brentt was quickly transported to a local hospital for medical attention.
Our sources say while Brentt was hospitalized for several days, he's now out and rehabbing ... and everyone is hopeful he will make a full recovery.
It was last year when NeNe's husband, Gregg, who is also Brentt's father died after a long battle with cancer. Brentt was featured on 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' throughout NeNe's time on the show with his brother Bryson.
NeNe has not yet publicly commented on her son's situation.
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Porn Star Adriana Chechik I Broke My back!!! Gnarly Landing in Shallow Foam Pit
Adult film star and Twitch streamer Adriana Chechik has a shattered back, but the injury didn't happen the way you think -- instead, she took a nasty jump into a foam pit -- one that reportedly wasn't deep enough to meet regulations.
Adriana was no match for the pit at TwitchCon in San Diego Saturday ... doing a victory leap off her platform after winning a foam jousting match against fellow streamer EdyBot.
The jump's pretty impressive, as seen from the convention's live stream ... but it's the landing that's rough -- she tries crawling out of the pit to no avail, which is when someone comes to her aid to find out what went down.
Adriana took to Twitter the next day, telling her fans, "Well, I broke my back in two places and am getting surgery to put a meter rod in for support today. Send your support."
Standard foam pits, used primarily for gymnastics, should have pit-liner foam, according to manufacturers -- this pit was reportedly less than 2 feet deep when AC had her accident.
Be careful on this thing guys. I’m currently at the hospital seeing if I broke anything. 🥹 https://t.co/SNHHl5XZEE
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She apparently wasn't the only one who got banged up in the pit -- someone else dislocated her knee, and tweeted ... "Be careful on this thing guys. I'm currently at the hospital seeing if I broke anything."
Feel better, Adriana -- taking 2 of these and calling in the morning won't cut it in this case.
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Three Teens Drive At 123 MPH Insane Crash in Stolen Maserati Flips Over, One Dead
Three Florida teens stole a Maserati and drove at warp speed to elude cops, until the car flipped over and crashed, killing one of the occupants, this according to a new police video.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office released helicopter footage, tracking the teens' every move from start to finish during Sunday's INSANE wreck in St. Petersburg.
In the video, the teens are seen walking up to the parked Maserati and slipping inside the unlocked vehicle, not knowing they're being watched from above. The police were in the area on an unrelated robbery call and saw them acting suspiciously.
The kids take off in the car and drive down the street first at a moderate speed as two police SUVs begin to follow them, trying to pull them over.
Suddenly, the Maserati zooms off, hitting speeds of 123 MPH ... leaving cops in the dust. Over the radio, a sergeant orders the SUV officers not to pursue the fast-moving car.
About 20 seconds later, the Maserati loses control and hydroplanes across the road, hitting a curb and flipping over onto the hood as debris flies everywhere.
15-year-old passenger Mario Bonilla died at the scene. Driver Keondrick Lang, also 15, and passenger Malachi Daniels, 16, were hospitalized. Both are expected to survive.
Police say Lang now faces a murder charge, which can be applied under Florida law whenever someone is killed while committing a felony.
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'Licorice Pizza' Star Skyler Gisondo Sues On-Set Hairstylist ... Your Massage Jacked Up My Neck!!!
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Skyler Gisondo says a lady was supposed to do his hair and makeup for a movie -- but ended up playing masseuse and screwing up his body ... so now, he's suing.
The actor is taking hairstylist Lori Guidroz to court for what he claims was general negligence on her part during the making of P.T. Anderson's "Licorice Pizza" -- in which Skyler plays a somewhat significant role, Alana Haim's temporary on-screen boyfriend early on in the flick.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Skyler alleges while Lori was working on his makeup -- even though she has a hair credit for the movie -- she gave him a massage at one point, which he says ended up causing him severe neck injuries.
SG doesn't get more specific about how she might have rubbed him up -- or what precisely happened to his neck -- but at any rate, he claims Lori was unlicensed and shouldn't have done it ... 'cause he needed significant medical care in the aftermath.
Skyler also notes in his suit that he's suffered beyond just the pain here -- claiming he's lost wages and part of his ability to work because of what Lori allegedly did. SG also claims he's suffered the loss of use of property, plus property damage ... but doesn't offer any detail on what that means. He's seeking compensatory damages based on proof he says he can offer.
FWIW ... Lori is a pretty big deal in the hair world -- she's done 'dos for a number of A-list stars over the years, including Ben Stiller, Orlando Bloom, David Bowie and others.
Presumably, that could mean he's roping the studio and/or the director into this too.
We've reached out to Lori's rep for comment ... so far, no word back.
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Tua Tagovailoa Won't Play Sunday Still In Concussion Protocol
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Tua Tagovailoa won't be under center when the Dolphins take on the Jets this Sunday, the team just announced, after the 24-year-old QB sustained a brutal hit to the head on Thursday Night Football.
Mike McDaniel, the Fins' first-year head coach, told media Monday Tua was still in concussion protocol and was out for the week 5 clash with the division rival Jets.
Tua Tagovailoa Says He's 'Feeling Much Better' After Scary 'TNF' Head Injury
Of course, Tagovailoa was on the receiving end of two brutal hits within a five-day period.
The first came during Sunday's week 3 game against the Bills, when Tua was slammed to the ground, appearing to hit his head. He attempted to stand up, but wobbled, falling to the ground. Many experts say it was a clear-cut sign of a concussion ... but team officials insisted it was actually a back injury.
Then, just days later during "Thursday Night Football," a nationally televised game against the Bengals, Tua again took a huge hit to the head. The former 5th overall pick lay on the ground, hands "postured," unconscious. Medical staff rushed out, removed Tua's facemask, put him on a stretcher, and took him to the hospital.
Tagovailoa was released later that night ... and flew back to Miami with his teammates on the team plane.
We spoke to traumatic brain injury expert, Chris Nowinski, last week after the second injury ... and the former football player and WWE Superstar told us Tua shouldn't play again this season, and should consider never playing for the Dolphins again after the handling of the injuries.
It's not just Nowinski who believes the situation was handled inappropriately ... in fact, the NFL-NFLPA are conducting a joint investigation aimed at looking at what went down behind the scenes with Tua's injuries.
Coach McDaniel was asked about the inquiry ... and he says the organization will be an open book.
"We don't have anything to hide from that standpoint. At all."
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San Diego Padres Fan Punches, Pushes Man Down Rows Of Seats ... During Brawl At Game
How'd you like to get punched in the face and tossed over a row of seats in the nosebleeds at Petco Park ... all while a mariachi band played on the field!
Oh, and someone was recording.
The crazy scene went down during the San Diego Padres-Chicago White Sox game on Sunday ... when an innocent fan started recording as the band began performing. That's when the fan noticed the fight ... and turned the camera on the two men who had squared off.
The fight didn't last long ... one of the men threw a bomb that landed on the other guy's head. With the punched fan stunned, the guy who delivered the right hook then pushed the injured guy over the row of seats in front of them.
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Other people tried to intervene ... and for his trouble, that guy got thrown over his seat, too.
The whole melee caused panic in the section ... fans were fleeing the area, hoping to avoid catching an errant punch.
Fight from last night between Padres and doyer fans pic.twitter.com/wB2cURsWpr
— PADRESRAZAMEMES (@padresrazamemez) September 29, 2022 @padresrazamemez
This latest fight comes just a few days after another brawl happened at Petco ... where Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers fans went at it right in the stands.
FYI, Padres lost in both of those games.
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Pittsburgh Steelers Fan Falls From Escalator ... Dies From Injuries
A man attending the Steelers game on Sunday has tragically died -- after officials say the fan fell from an escalator at the Pittsburgh stadium.
The Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety said police and EMS responded to Acrisure Stadium at around 4:45 PM -- moments after the Steelers had lost to the Jets -- after receiving a "fall from height" call.
When they arrived on scene, they said they immediately tended to the man ... before transporting him to a local hospital.
Sadly, officials say he later died there from his injuries. The man's ID has yet to be released.
The Steelers said in a statement Sunday night they were aware of the situation and "are working with local authorities and helping their investigation into the matter."
"We are sending our thoughts and prayers to the guest's family," the team added.
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Tua Tagovailoa 'Feeling Much Better' ... After Scary Head Injury
2:38 PM PT -- In his first public comments since suffering the scary head injury, Tagovailoa said in a statement Friday afternoon he's "feeling much better."
The quarterback thanked his fans, friends and family for their prayers and support while he was in the hospital ... and added that he's now "focused on recovering so I can get back out on the field with my teammates."
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel fought back tears as he discussed Tua Tagovailoa's injury ... saying, "I'm just really, really glad that I can hear normal Tua in his voice."
McDaniel was clearly emotional as he spoke with reporters on Friday ... saying watching one of his players get carted off the field will "never feel normal."
"It's something you never want to be a part of, and when I put myself there, this is what happens. It's not fun."
Very scary as Tua Tagavailoa goes down after a sack, looks like it may have been the second concussion in 4 days. Really not good. pic.twitter.com/2u0Leb69O5
— Dr. Lös Real Polyamorous Tantric Sex Guru (@LosRealAli) September 30, 2022 @LosRealAli
Coach said Tua's teammates were excited to see him on the plane after the game ... and happy to see that his personality was "normal."
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa Returns Home After Suffering Head Injury, 'In Good Spirits'
McDaniel says he talked to Tua on Friday morning ... and said the QB was still feeling headache symptoms. The team is now waiting on the results of Tagovailoa's MRI.
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh also weighed in on Tua's injury ... saying he was shocked the QB was even on the field, to begin with.
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"I couldn't believe what I saw last night"
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"I couldn't believe what I saw last night," Harbaugh told reporters. "I couldn't believe what I saw last Sunday. It's just something that was astonishing to see after coaching for 40 years -- college and the NFL -- well, almost 40 years."
"I've never seen anything like it before. It just was really something that I really just couldn't believe what I was seeing."
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Luis Quinones Boxer Dead At 25 ... 5 Days After KO Loss
Junior welterweight Luis Quinones tragically died on Thursday ... just five days after suffering a head injury during a knockout loss in Colombia. He was only 25.
Quinones was an undefeated boxer (10-0) until his matchup with Jose Munoz on September 24 at Coliseo Elias Chegwin ... when was knocked out with less than a minute left in the fight.
Video of the fight shows Quinones fall down after getting punched ... and he's unable to get back on his feet. He was then taken out of the ring on a stretcher by medical personnel.
It was reported that Quinones suffered a blood clot in his brain as a result of head trauma from the fight ... and was in a coma after surgery. He was declared brain dead on Thursday, but remained on a respirator until his passing.
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"Cuadrilatero Boxing deeply regrets the death of Luis Quinones, an exceptional human being, disciplined and who always showed the greatest commitment to this sport," Quinones' promoters said in a statement on Friday.
"We would like to thank the staff at the General Clinic of the North, who during this time did what was within their power and took care of Luis in the best possible way."
Munoz -- who is also his sparring partner -- is devastated by his death ... saying he never thought "a dream could turn into a real nightmare".
Quinones was inspired by Julio Cesar Chavez and left his hometown of Barrancabermeja to become a professional boxer. He made his debut in 2018.
"Boxing is the ultimate challenge there is. Nothing to compare to him," Quinones said in an IG post last year.
"It's to prove to yourself the way you do it every time you step in the ring."
R.I.P.
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Tua Tagovailoa Should Never Play For Dolphins Again ... Says CTE Expert Chris Nowinski
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"The Dolphins did not take care of you. The fact they put you out there, frankly, If I were [Tua], I would not go back and play for the Dolphins, because this was not just a failure of the medical team, this was a failure of the coaching staff, and failure of ownership."
That's Chris Nowinski, one of the world's foremost experts on traumatic brain injuries, very much NOT mincing his words when it comes to the future of 24-year-old Dolphins quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa.
And, whether it's in a Dolphins jersey or any of the other 31 teams, Nowinski believes Tua shouldn't see the field for a single snap the rest of the season.
Very scary as Tua Tagavailoa goes down after a sack, looks like it may have been the second concussion in 4 days. Really not good. pic.twitter.com/2u0Leb69O5
— Dr. Lös Real Polyamorous Tantric Sex Guru (@LosRealAli) September 30, 2022 @LosRealAli
"My advice would be, having been through it and knowing so many dead athlete stories where there was suicide or some aspect of CTE or some traumatic brain injury, do not go back this season."
Of course, the second-year signal caller was on the receiving end of an incredibly scary hit Thursday night ... as the Fins played the Bengals in Cincinnati.
After being slammed to the ground, Tagovailoa appeared to immediately lose consciousness ... and it was clear something was wrong.
Tua was placed on a stretcher and left the stadium in an ambulance, where he was taken to a local Cincy hospital for treatment.
To make matters worse, the game was only five days after Tagovailoa seemingly suffered a head injury against the Bills (Chris says he showed five signs of a potential concussion), but was allowed to return to the game.
You hate to see this for Tua. He has shut up the haters with his play and was battling toe to toe with the vaunted Buffalo Bills and MVP favorite Josh Allen. Praying for his health and for a full recovery from this. pic.twitter.com/1OV8Sq8ocj
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) September 25, 2022 @RGIII
As for his current condition, Tua was released from the hospital and was able to fly back to Miami, per reports ... where he's said to be resting at home in good spirits.
'Concussion' Doc Slams Tua Tagovailoa For Returning To Bills Game After Injury
But, Chris says this is anything but a story with a happy ending ... 'cause there's real risk of long-term impact, and that's why Nowinski says Tua shouldn't play again this season.
If you're at all familiar with traumatic brain injuries and CTE, you've likely heard of Nowinski. The former WWE wrestler had his career cut short after sustaining a head injury ... and he recognized the sports world misunderstood the injury.
Chris went on to earn his Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience, and he co-founded the Concussion Legacy Foundation and the Boston University CTE Center ... where his work has been celebrated across the world.
Nowinski also had strong words for first-year Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel ... who told media after the game ... "the best news we can give is that everything is checked out that he didn't have anything more serious than a concussion."
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"This is a statement of no faith in the coach," Chris flatly said.
"Really what he should be saying is it's nothing more serious than a traumatic brain injury that caused decerebrate posturing which is very rare, and a sign of a very serious injury."
There's much more. Nowinski also explains Tua's hand placement following the scary injury, and lays out the long-term effects with which he may now be forced to live.
1:31 PM PT -- Dr. Jonathan Lifshitz -- who is credited for defining the "fencing response," which Tua displayed after the hit on Thursday -- joined "TMZ Live" to discuss the injury ... and broke down what exactly happened to his body.
Doc also hopes Tagovailoa's situation can help bring more awareness to the seriousness of the injury ... as well as stricter protocols and regulations.
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Horse Racing Jockey Banned 2 Months For Pushing Opponent Off Mount During Race
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Horse jockey Christophe Soumillon was left apologizing after a seemingly-scumbag move during a race on Friday -- appearing to deliberately shove his opponent off his mount ... causing him to tumble to the ground.
The moment happened at the Saint-Cloud racecourse in France ... when the Belgian star seemingly stuck his elbow out to force Rossa Ryan to lose balance and abandon his horse.
Ryan landed harshly and took several tumbles before coming to a halt ... but thankfully, he was able to stand up and get off the track.
Very nasty. Rossa Ryan took a horrible fall mid-race after contact with Christophe Soumillon... pic.twitter.com/m0IqvCsC9F
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) September 30, 2022 @AtTheRaces
Soumillon was disqualified from the race and handed a two-month suspension for his actions ... which has fans pissed, as many on social media were calling for a lifetime ban.
Soumillon later apologized for the incident ... saying he put his elbow out in hopes of making him aware he wasn't moving toward the inside of the track.
"Unfortunately, when I asked my horse to go there and to the right I pushed him for a stride or two and he fell off," Soumillon explained.
“I’m terribly sad with what happened” – Christophe Soumillon apologises for elbowing Rossa Ryan off his mount at Saint-Cloud earlier today. pic.twitter.com/52OrMAMwTc
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) September 30, 2022 @AtTheRaces
"Straight away, I knew I made a mistake. I'm terribly sad with what happened because I hate seeing stuff like this."
"It was not a nice act on my side, and I'm terribly sorry and I want to apologize for what I did today."
Soumillon says he met with Ryan afterward ... and he appeared to be okay.
The ban will not go into effect until after this weekend's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, which is the richest race in Europe.
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UFC's Chris Weidman Nephew Diagnosed With Rare Cancer ... 'Need Your Support'
UFC star Chris Weidman just shared some awful news ... his nephew was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer -- and he's now asking everyone for their help and support.
The former middleweight champ published a video message on his Instagram page on Thursday revealing that his nephew, Josh, was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma in July. He said it's an extremely rare disease that "starts in the muscle tissue and usually affects athletic young kids."
Weidman said Josh will now have to undergo chemo for 42 weeks in order to try to fight it off.
The fighter explained the road is going to be a long one -- but he said there are ways people can pitch in and help.
Weidman urged his followers to share his video message, make a donation to Josh's GoFundMe page, and shave their heads to show solidarity with the boy.
In the 38-year-old's video message, Weidman, Josh's brothers, cousins and other family members were all seen cutting off their hair.
The mixed martial artist also shared some of Josh's basketball, football, wrestling and lacrosse highlight clips in his post.
"This is my family," Weidman said. "This is my nephew."
"I just want to be able to help out my family the best way I possibly can. I appreciate your help."
Get well soon, Josh.
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Coolio Frantic Effort to Revive Him for 45 Minutes
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EMT's frantically tried to revive Coolio after his body was found in a downtown LA. home, but after 45 minutes of CPR he was pronounced dead.
TMZ broke the story ... Coolio was at a friend's home late Wednesday afternoon when he went to the bathroom. We're told he was in there for quite a while, and the friend became concerned and began calling for him. When Coolio didn't respond, the friend went inside the bathroom and found the rapper laying on the floor.
He called EMT's who quickly responded and saw no signs of life. They administered CPR for 3/4 of an hour before concluding it was futile.
Coolio Dead at 59
Coolio's manager told us the 59-year-old rapper came down from Vegas, where he lives, to L.A. so he could either get or renew his passport.
The manager said there was some problem with getting the passport in L.A. and the 2 had talked on the phone about going down to San Diego to get the job done.
As for why he needed to go to the passport office ... he had shows scheduled in Germany this weekend.
The manager says he was getting ready to join Coolio when he got the call that he had collapsed in the bathroom.
As we reported, police did not find drugs or paraphernalia in the bathroom.
The manager says he was told Coolio had a heart attack, but we have not been able to confirm that.