US rapper Mac Miller has been declared dead at the age of 26.
The LA Count Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner announced in a statement:
“The music artist known as Mac Miller died today in his Studio City home. In the late morning of September 7, Malcolm McCormick was found unresponsive…. authorities were called and Miller was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:51 (18:51 GMT).”
The rapper, whose birth name is Malcolm James McCormick, topped the charts with his debut album in 2011. His latest album ‘Swimming’ was released in August. Collaborations with Thundercat and John Mayer were featured on the record.
Hundreds of fans and his fellow artists have been paying tribute to the late rapper over social media.
Miss Elliot tweeted: “I’m so saddened to hear about @MacMiller … such a kind spirit. Sending prayers for strength for his family & friends & fans during this difficult time.”
Chance the Rapper said: “Mac Miller took me on my second tour ever. But beyond helping me launch my career he was one of the sweetest guys I ever knew. Great man. I loved him for real. Im completely broken. God bless him.”
