Coolio Dead at 59: Authorities Tried to Resuscitate Rapper for 45 Minutes
Coolio's death on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Fire Department has shared new information about the rapper's final moments.Coolio — who was born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. — died in Los Angeles at the age of 59. His longtime manager, Jarez, confirmed the news to Jarez told the outlet that paramedics suspected cardiac arrest was the cause of death, though no official determination has been made.In a statement to ET, LAFD confirmed that a team of firefighters and paramedics responded to the 2900 block of South Chesapeake Avenue at 4:00 p.m. PT following reports of a medical emergency.