Pallbearers helped carry the casket of rapper Dwight “Heavy D” Myers at his funeral service at Grace Baptist Church on Friday (November 18) in Mount Vernon, New York. The 44 year died unexpectedly on November 8th in Los Angeles.
President Obama wrote a letter of encouragement to the family and friends of the late rapper, which was read aloud by Rev. Al Sharpton:
“We extend our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. He will be remembered for his infectious optimism and many contributions to American music. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.” [Source]
A few of his celebrity friends (including Diddy, Will Smith and Mary J. Blige) were there to pay their respects. Heavy D is survived by his 11-year-old daughter, Xea Myers, who briefly spoke, saying that her father is “still here, not in the flesh, but in the spirit.” Check out more photos below. Rest in Peace Heavy D.
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According to various reports, rapper/actor/producer Heavy D passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday afternoon in a L.A. hospital. The news spread around twitter hours before it was confirmed when Dj & rap pioneer Grand Master Flash tweeted:
Here is the information that TMZ has so far but the story is still developing…
———-“Heavy D — real name Dwight Arrington Myers — was rushed to an L.A. hospital around noon today … and was pronounced dead at the hospital 
at 1 PM. He was 44 years old.
We’ve learned a 911 call was placed from Heavy’s Beverly Hills home around 11:25 AM to report an unconscious male on the walkway . When help arrived, we’re told Heavy D was conscious and speaking — and was transported to a nearby hospital. He died a short time later.
Cops are investigating the death..”————
Heavy D is probably best known for “Now That We Found Love” song, but he also wrote and performed the theme song for “In Living Color” and acted in various movies and T.V. series. Most recently, the 2011 movie “Tower Heist” and series “The Tracy Morgan Show”..
He just performed at BET’s Annual Hip-Hop Awards last month (his first live performance in over 15 years) and he performed last month at the Michael Jackson Forever Tribute concert..
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