Michelle Pfeiffer Mourns Death of Coolio After 'Dangerous Minds' Collaboration
etonline.comMichelle Pfeiffer is «heartbroken» over the untimely death of rapper Coolio. The actress remembered the hit performer, bornArtis Leon Ivey Jr., whom she worked with on the 1995 drama, .
Coolio's iconic track, «Gangsta's Paradise,» was featured in the film's opening scene and as a single from the movie's soundtrack.
Both the song and the album peaked at number one on the Billboard charts. Pfeiffer, who starred in the film, also appeared in Coolio's music video for the hit. «Heartbroken to hear of the passing of the gifted artist @coolio,» she wrote in a tribute posted to Instagram on Wednesday night. «A life cut entirely too short.
As some of you may know I was lucky enough to work with him on Dangerous Minds in 1995. He won a Grammy for his brilliant song on the soundtrack — which I think was the reason our film saw so much success.»Beyond the professional, Pfeiffer remembered Coolio as «nothing but gracious.» «30 years later I still get chills when I hear the song,» she added. «Sending love and light to his family.
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