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Kanye West’s Mom Dies

Kanye West’s Mom Dies

Kanye West’s mom, Donda West, passed away at the age of 58 Saturday night in Los Angeles. She was a former English professor at Chicago State University, her son’s manager and the chairwoman of the Kanye West Foundation.

A spokesman for Kanye said, “The family respectfully asks for privacy during this time of grief.”

The cause of death has not yet been released.

R.I.P. Donda West

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KrungKrung @ 11/11/2007 at 10:51 pm

ohmigod, his mom looks like she’s in a very good shape and healthy, if the rumors are true about the tummy tuck and breast surgery that causes her death, did i hear a lawsuit? ohmigod, Kanye will triple the richer he is.

omg, poor kanye :[
i hope he is okay i bet he is gonna be in tears for like months thinking about his mom :[ omg i hope he is okay i feel so sad now ugh i hate this why him..

VERY sad. She was young too, only in her 50s. My thoughts are with kanye and his family.

omg, that’s so horrible =(
i will definitely have him and his family in my prayers tonight

Wings4Music @ 11/12/2007 at 1:03 am

There was something about her spirit that made me smile every time I saw her. Through her son’s triumps and mistakes, she was there to beam and scold, exemplifying what a real mother is. When I heard the news, I felt myself mourn for those who depended on her advice and support. May Mrs. West rest in peace, and may KanYe carry on her legacy.

“My mama told me go to school, get your doctorate Somethin to fall back on, you could profit with But still supported me when I did the opposite…Hey mama, I wanna scream so loud at you, cause I’m so proud of you…” Thanks Mrs. West, wherever you may be, for giving us such a non-conforming, innovative, and intellectual [as ego-headed as he may be =)] individual. PEACE!

How sad and unexpected. God bless such an accomplished and intelligent and lovely woman. May she rest in peace. My condolences to Kanye - he always talked about her. And she is so young! God bless her soul.

By the way, she was not just and English Professor - she was Chair of the English Department. Really accomplished and smart woman. Bless her.

wow..His mom is so well educated, its a pity to passed away only at 58years old.

GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ! … Im so choked up right now !

My heart goes out to Kanye and the family.
I cannot begin to imagine how devastating this must be for him, they seemed to be very close and I always admired the relationship he had with her.

R.I.P Donda West

From the block @ 11/12/2007 at 2:57 am

Sad and unexpected.

WEDDING PEACH @ 11/12/2007 at 4:05 am

My condolences to the Kanye West family.

KANYE all my prayers goes to you and your familly. Take care.

the_original_nika @ 11/12/2007 at 4:23 am

my condolences kanye. take care.

Very sorry for Kanye’s loss. Hope she lives in peace! I am Kanye’s big fan! I saw his profile on miilioanire dating site WealthyRomance.com last week! It is said he is dating a wealthy young woman!

RIP.
This is very sad.

It is very sad news for Kanye and a reminder to us all that cosmetic surgery is nothing to be taken lightly. Focus on the quality of your life instead of perfection

nicole richee fan @ 11/12/2007 at 9:58 am

My heartfelt Condolences to Kanye, the West family & friends. Blessings & Prayers sent to you. Your mum loved you dearly

***RIP DONDA WEST***

FUJUSTJARED @ 11/12/2007 at 10:12 am

Thats sad she was young.

I give my condolences to Kanye West and his family.

Kanye and his family are in my thoughts & prayers. =/

piper, with a low @ 11/12/2007 at 11:16 am

My condolescences to the West family.

And to the $hits that pimping the millionaire website, could you please give it a rest?

That’s so sad, she was young!

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