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Kanye West grieves for mother

Nov 12, 2007, 12:30 GMT

09/08/2007 - Kanye West - Rolling Stone 40th Anniversary - Red Carpet Arrivals - September 8, 2007 - Hard Rock Hotel and Casino  - Las Vegas, NV, USA  © Erik Kabik / PR Photos

09/08/2007 - Kanye West - Rolling Stone 40th Anniversary - Red Carpet Arrivals - September 8, 2007 - Hard Rock Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas, NV, USA © Erik Kabik / PR Photos

Kanye West's mother has died from cosmetic surgery.

Donda West - who used to work as the rapper's manager - passed away on Saturday (10.11.07) in Los Angeles, aged just 58, after developing complications from an unknown procedure.

Kanye was in London when he was told of the devastating news.

Donda's publicist, Patricia Green, said: "She died as the result of complications from a cosmetic surgical procedure."

Green refused to give any more details.

Kanye's spokesman said the family is asking "for privacy during this time of grief".

Kanye, 30, often spoke of his close relationship with Donda who raised him alone when his father walked out on them.

In his 2005 song 'Hey Mama', he sang: "Hey Mama, I wanna scream so loud for you, cuz I'm so proud of you. I appreciate what you allowed for me, I just want you to be proud of me."

He also spoke of how her love and support had inspired him, saying: "She always gave me support. A lot of parents don't train their kids to think."

In May, Donda published the book 'Raising Kanye: Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip-Hop Star', in which she paid tribute to her famous son.

She was also chairwoman of the Kanye West Foundation, which aims to improve literacy and stop children dropping out of school.

Green said: "May Donda's work and deeds be an inspiration to each of us, may we start each day knowing that support of family and community are central to purpose."

(C) BANG Media International



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Sylvia Durham, Rocky Mount, NCNov 15th, 2007 - 14:58:22

MI would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Kanye West. There is no greater love than the love of Christ, next to that has to be the love of your mother. I know what you're feeling. I lost my mother years ago and at times it feels like it just happened. I wish to encourage you to stay true to yourself and trust the Lord in everything you do. No one can take the place of your mother, but you can rest assure that there are so many people who honestly care about how you feel right now and would like for you to know that you're still loved just as much. Most importantly, God loves you. God loved you yesterday, today, and loves you forever more. Walk in the love that you know is true. You will never lose the love of your mother. It will be with you or the rest of your life. Everytime you smile your mother's love is shown.

Proverbs chapter 31 verses 10 - 31:

'Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safetly trust in her, so that he shall have no need to spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, an flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good; her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it, and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.'


MtA mothers' love is of God. Although your mother is no longer with you, eher love remains in the things that she taught you. Love the love! The love of christ is a comforter. May God bless you!

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