I am starting to believe the story about Kanye's mom. If it were a hoax, I am sure it would have been put to rest by now. I feel sad for him.
News reports that I just read stated that she had went to a doctor not long ago to have the procedure, but he refused to operate because he wanted her to have medical clearance from an internist due to a pre-existing cardiac condition. The doctor stated that he never head from her again and that she may have gone to another doctor and met with an untimely demise. It's all so unfortunate....
Rest in peace, Soror West
ETA: Here is an official statement from the family:
Kanye West's family issued a statement Monday after the death of the singer's mother, Donda West, of possible surgical complications:
"Kanye West, his family and friends would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support and kind words that have come in from across the country since the death of his mother, Dr. Donda West.
"After working in higher education for 31 years, Dr. Donda West and Kanye West co-founded the Kanye West Foundation with the mission of helping to combat the severe dropout problem in high schools across the country. The first and signature initiative of the Kanye West Foundation is Loop Dreams. Designed to capitalize on students existing interest in hip-hop, Loop Dreams challenges students to learn more about what's behind hip-hop culture in order to help them develop skills, express themselves creatively and be empowered.
"In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dr. West's name to the Kanye West Foundation/Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute. Those donations can be made by visiting the Foundation's Web site, www.KanyeWestFoundation.org or by mail at Kanye West Foundation, 8560 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069.
"Details of funeral services are still pending."
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