SAD NEWS: DR. DONDA WEST PASSED AWAY
Sunday, November 11, 2007

( Photos: Splash News )
Various news sources have confirmed that Dr. Donda West mother and manager of rapper and producer Kanye West, passed away unexpectedly Saturday night in Los Angeles. She was 58 years old. Her family has asked for privacy at this time.
We here at Concrete Loop would like to extend our prayers and condolences to Kanye and his family at this difficult time.
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1.
Will
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
RIP Mrs. West! that was totally unexpected!
2.
Nicki
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
I would just like to send up my prayers to Kanye and his family. While I can not imagine what he must be feeling right now, I would like to offer this advice–God does not and will not put more on us than we can bear. Just stay prayed up Mr. West. God loves you.
3.
Dame
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
OMG I just read this in my email I saw like OMG my prayers to Kanye and his family
4.
Knuck
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
OMG… NO
5.
Tyrone Biggums
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
My prayers to the West family.
6.
Angelita
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
My prayers go out to the West family during their time of need. Its times like these that make me appreciate my family even more.
7.
NO NO NOOOOO
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
THIS CANT NOT BE HAPPENING
8.
jamilah
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
Sorry to hear, Dr. West seemed like a great influence on her son.
9.
Trailblazer
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
My prayers go out to him and his family.
10.
foreverblessed
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
May god give the family strength and peace and I will definetly keep them in my prayers..
11.
OLD SCHOOL YOUNG CITY
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
RIP to Dr. Donda West
12.
LANE
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
My prayers goes out to the family. RIP Dr. West
13.
Islandchick_Bri
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
Very sad and unexpected! Im still shocked to hear about her unfortunate passing…My prayers are with Kanye and family, R.I.P Dr. West!
14.
windy city
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
I know that I speak for everyone in Chicago when I say my heart and prayers go out to Kanye West and his family. I can only imagine the pain that he must be feeling right now. I am completely shocked…….
15.
BRITTANY.RENEE
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
Very sad. May GOD be with Kanye and the rest of her loved ones. Losing a loved one is always hard, but when it’s UNEXPECTED, its even worse. I pray for they’re strenght during this difficult time.
16.
Rose
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
My condolences, i can’t imagine losing my mother, i’m so sorry, they say time heals all wounds but i don’t think someone can get over that.
Stay strong… I’m sorry
17.
PHillip
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
kia, who cares if you like him… you are a dumb mess
my prayers go out to kayne and his family!
18.
whytry?
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
OMG! I am so sorry to hear this! I lost my mother and there is no loss that compares. Prayers go out to Kanye & his family.
19.
WAH UP?!?!
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
this is very sad news, my thoughts and prayers go out to Kanye and his family
Rest In Peace Miss West
20.
CONFUSED
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
My condolences to him and his family.
May she rest in peace.
21.
jscene
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
I am shocked, stunned, and saddened by this…It’s just amazing how fleeting life can be that when a person pass, it’s so hard to believe cause they seemed to have been so full of life.
Every picture I’ve seen of Ye’s mother has been where she’s always smiling. I think that tells alot about her personality.
It appeared Ye and his mom were very close…My prayers go out to the West family, and i sincrely hope Ye takes the time to grieve properly, even though i know he has tons of things scheduled associated with the new cd, i hope his vendors and contractees are understanding of this horrible tragedy and not press him about formerly committed obligations.
22.
Classy
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
I’m so sorry to hear this. I respect Kanye’s music and accomplishments, which I am sure were due in no small part to his mother. God rest her.
23.
J. Lewis
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
My condolances to Kanye and his family. I know he truly loved and cherished his mother.
24.
Miss N.C.
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
Wow, you never know when you will lose someone. This is sad and unfortunate. My prayers go out to Kanye, I can not imagine how he feels right now, he and his mother are very close.
25.
Mikki.
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
I was totally shocked when I first heard the news
so unexpected
My prayers go out to the West Family.
RIP Dr. West
26.
Ms Common Sense
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
Peace and blessing to the West Family. I pray for Kanye that he stays strong and reflect on the blessings and strength his mother has given to him throughout his life.
27.
Star
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
May her soil rest in Perfect Perfect peace. My prayers go out to Kanye and his family
28.
brnsugar75
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
Man, when I first heard about it on MSNBC earlier today, I caught the end of the segment. They were saying Dr. West WAS head of the English Dept. I said to myself why were they saying WAS, what happened!!! Then I read it on the internet that she had passed away. All I can say is WOW what a shocker. My sincere prayers go out to Kanye and his family. She is in a much better place now.
29.
Sharonda
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
I send my prayers to Kanye’s family.When she spoke so intellegently about him on “Driven” I knew she was a strong woman like a lot of mothers and had passion about life.
30.
Star
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
May her soul rest in Perfect Perfect peace. My prayers go out to Kanye and his family
31.
Silky
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
Wow.. that’s very tragic. I’ve seen the two of them together. She definitely had a great impact and was a positive influence on his life. It’s extremely difficult to lose your mother, especially during this time of the year with holidays approaching. My condolences goes out to the family.
32.
#1fan
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
Kay Weezy stay up blood God gives and God takes only He knows why….it can never be easy but you are a very strong man so many people are praying for you and her soul is resting peacefully.may God grant you the fortitude to bear this loss. He will never forsake you!
33.
setian
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
So sad. My prayers go out to Kanye and his family. He was so close to her
R.I.P
34.
Angel.
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
Kanye, I wish you and your family all the strength in the world…
Rest in Peace dr. West..
35.
get_me_bodied
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
KANYE, I AM SO SORRY. PRAY THAT GOD SHOW U THE WAY 2 OVERCOME THIS TERRIBLE LOSS
& NOT LOSE YASELF. I KNOW U WERE VERY CLOSE 2 YA MAMA & I AM SURE ALEXIS WILL BE A GREAT COMFORTER 2 U. I LOVE U KANYE AND JESUS IS STILL WALKING WITH U. RIP SWEET LADY.
36.
FoxyAfroChic
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
This is very saddening to hear. RIP Dr. West. Keep your head up Kanye…
what doesn’t kill you can only make you stronger
37.
Leisah
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
Thank you #18 for saying what I meant to say…I can’t believe that in a time like this someone would be ignorant enough to talk about the fact that they “can’t stand” someone they don’t even know!!! Just pathetic!
Secondly, I cannot express how shocked and saddened I am to hear this news. I know exactly what he’s going through, as I lost my mother last year and it’s been the hardest thing I’ve ever had to endure. I respect Kanye so much and am a huge fan of his music. My thoughts and prayers are with Kanye and fam ati this extremely difficult time. God bless…
38.
Capricorn623
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
When I heard this news my heart felt like i dropped.This is so sad.Espically since Kanye has been ruling the musc scene and was on top of the world.I can’t even imagine what he’s going though and its so sad esoically since the holidays are right around the corner.I wish the best for him, and my heart goes out to him and his loved ones at the terrible time.
39.
tae04
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
So Sad
40.
ThinkAboutIt
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
This is a terrible tragedy for Kanye - there is little that can prepare you for the death of your mother, but when it’s so sudden and unexpected, it rocks you to your soul.
I pray that Kanye with find the strength to endure his loss, and that his memories and love for his mother will comfort him.
There is no pain like the pain of losing your mother.
God Bless and Keep him and give him peace - for him and his family.
41.
REBEL
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
I REALLLY Cannot believe this!!! She was JUST on Russ Parr Week Before last! Damn I’m gonna get her book now. RIP Kanye I cannot imagine the pain he’s going through! And just to think he was having the best time of his career in 07! See how fast something can run off the tracks? SMH. Damn Damn Damn
42.
laidback chick
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
My deepest prayers and condolences go out to the family. I related to her and felt like I understood you guys as a family. So sorry about Kanye’s loss.
43.
Peaches
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
Stay Prayed up Kanye….
44.
Danielle
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
WOW! My prayers condolences go up for Kanye! Words can’t even express.
45.
Bum--
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
Oh man, She was just at my school a couple of weeks ago speaking. My prayers go out to Kanye and the rest of the family for their loss of a wonderful woman.
R.I.P Dr. West
46.
empress N
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
such a tragedy my condoloces and prays go out to kanye and his family and his mother love ones
i know that this is very hard for him
47.
LaShawnda Hegwood
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
I send my condolences to the West Family. I can’t imagine how Kanye feels. Let’s keep him in our prayers. We love you Kanye!
48.
mrmuzik562
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
damn…. its always hard to see shit like this, kanye loved his mother dearly and its sad to see this happen. cause u know most places he was she was. kanye stay strong fam. r.i.p. mrs west!
49.
Pookie
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
You Have GOT to be kidding!!!!!!! My eyes are teary right now! I can’t believe this! I send my most sincere prayers and regards out to Kanye and his family. I pray God’s strength to them during this devestating time. I hope Kanye will have undescribably strengthened because I KNOW him and his mom were VERY close. This is hitting me hard as if I personally knew her.
50.
aqtpie
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
OMG this is horrible, may GOD bless him, his family and friends.
51.
aqtpie
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
@ #51 Pookie,
My eyes are teary right now.
__________
You and I both. =(
52.
Allow me to reintroduce myself...
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
Wow, i cant believe it. I just read an article about them in jet (but it was an old article, May 2007) and I was really impressed by her strength and intelligence. Its such a shame. My thoughts and prayers go out to the West family.
53.
seductiverose
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
I hope this is just a rumor or sumthin’. It really touched my heart when I saw this… No matter how much we love or hate *mostly love* ‘Ye, no one deserves something like this especially not at a time when things are going so well for him…
My prayers go out to ‘Ye and his family if this is indeed true. So sad… Feels like just yesterday I saw her on a cover of a magazine looking glorious with her son…
dueces
54.
angel_n_daskiez
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
My condolences
55.
Pookie
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
Seems like death makes so may appearances during the holidays. Every year around this time, a lot of people pass away. Only God can give the comfort that we need.
56.
pretteyeyez
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
That’s really sad. I’ve lost both my parents and there’s nothing explainable of the feeling to loose a parent especially a mother.
My heart goes out to Kanye and his family.
57.
JoRo
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
I’m still so shocked and saddened at this news, it’s so unexpected. She did an amazing job raising Kanye, you can tell from the way he spoke of her how much he loved her. I can’t even begin to imagine how he must feel. Rest in peace, Dr West. Condolences to Kanye and his family, stay strong.
58.
MARIA
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
KEEP YOUR HEAD UP KANYE…
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME
59.
supyall
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
Prayers out to Ye
60.
stewart
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
Stay strong Kanye ! My condolences go out to you and your family.
RIP
Donda West
61.
Ms. Bmore
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
OMG!!! What happened??? Dr. West looked so healthy in recent photos. I hope it wasn’t diabetes or a heart problem–a main reason a lot of blacks are dying unexpectedly. I send my condolences to Kanye.
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KiKi B.
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
so sad….it’s crazy how things can change so fast…RIP..he and his fam are in my prayers.
63.
haitianvixen
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
WOW… I AM COMPLETELY SHOCKED ABOUT THIS. I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO KANYE WEST AND HIS FAMILY. THIS IS A TOUGH THING TO DEAL WITH. I LOST MY FATHER A FEW MONTHS AGO SO I KNOW HOW IT FEELS TO LOSE SOMEONE WHO WAS A BIG PART OF YOUR LIFE. PLEASE BE STRONG. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME!
64.
terika
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
this hurt me to my heart when i saw this…. my prayers go out to Kanye!!! Damn…
65.
a.k.a. new yorker
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
wow. that’s crazy. i’m so sorry that this happened. i hope kanye’s family is doing ok and i send my prayers to them.
66.
Lihara
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
No matter what the case of this death..this is beyond sad..I give my condolences to her family because this is a hard time for anyone losing their mom, aunt, cousin, amongst list of many. We need to pray because their grief will consume them.
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Marysfan
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
O my godness! What a shocker, my rayers go out 2 the Mr.West and family.
68.
cookaloo
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
WOW! I am shocked…no matter how large or so small someone is considered in this world, we are all humans who go through the same suffering and pain and joys through this life. May God bless him and his family and all those that are suffering in silence and please Lord continue to walk with them, enveloping them in your glory and comfort. Amen.
69.
Dina-Bmore
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
soooo sad…..the West family is in my prayers…they were sooo close….i can only imagine the hurt he’s feeling rt now:( AS long as he knows God…he will be ok in due time….
70.
CHUCKTOWN REPRESENTER
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
CONDOLENCES TO THE WEST FAMILY AT THIS TIME. KANYE KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!
71.
Divab
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
This is truly sad! Kanye is in my prayers!
72.
Court
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
This is a tragedy. So sad. Kanye you’ll will be ok everyone loves you I know u loved ur mom to death and I am so sorry this had to happen all thoughts and prayers to the West family. She was and will forever be ur angel.
73.
Keisha
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
My heart goes out to KANYE and his family at this time.
I’m a huge fan of his and I only hope that he will be okay.
I can’t imagine how he feels because I have both of my
parents. my mother is around the same age as the late
Dr. Donda West. It just shows that anyone can go at
anytime. He seemed so close to her. You could feel the
love. His song, “Hey mama” has such a different mood now.
GOD please keep Kanye in your presence and under the
watch of your angels and help him through this time..
74.
PrettyYoungThang
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
I pray the West family will see Jesus through this rough time. Dr. West’s death is just another reminder that tomorrow is not promised and that we all need to seek Jesus NOW.
75.
PrincessT
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
I saw this on myspace and I was like I wasn’t expecting that but I feel sad
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