Funk singer Rick James, best known for the 1981 hit "Super Freak," died Friday, apparently of natural causes, police said. James, 56, died at 9:45 a.m. at a residence near Universal City, said Officer Esther Reyes, a Police Department spokeswoman.
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I was just about to post this.
Whatever you think of the guy, that's sad. He wasn't even that old.
Whatever you think of the guy, that's sad. He wasn't even that old.
That's really sad, especially to die at a relatively young age.
That's really sad.
Wonder if this will change things about Dave Chappelle playing him in an upcoming movie.
Wonder if this will change things about Dave Chappelle playing him in an upcoming movie.
A movie? Hehe, I love biopics for some reason. I also heard that Eddie Griffith (is that his name) is supposed to play Sammy Davis Jr. Also, Andre 3000 is supposed to play Jimi Hendrix. Also, Renee Zellwegger is supposed to play Janis Joplin. And I *think* Colin Farrel is supposed to play Ozzy Osbourne. Aren't biopics fun???
I'M DEAD BITCH!
Oh man...what a tragic end...RIP Mr. SuperFreak!
Kriz :o(
Kriz :o(
I don't think he died of natural causes. He's kinda young. I feel sad, poor guy.
I like that song, RIP
That sucks. I know he had a lot of problems but I thought he was doing better now.
I'm not surprised by his age though. He's had a major drug problem and suffered a stroke. My dad died at 56 just from drinking too much beer for many years.
PS- Chappelle's Rick James stuff was hilarious. It won't be the same now and I don't really think it will be appropriate for awhile.
I'm not surprised by his age though. He's had a major drug problem and suffered a stroke. My dad died at 56 just from drinking too much beer for many years.
PS- Chappelle's Rick James stuff was hilarious. It won't be the same now and I don't really think it will be appropriate for awhile.
I don't think he died of natural causes. He's kinda young. I feel sad, poor guy.
I totally agree. Nobody dies of natural causes at 56.
One thing is for sure..he will be missed. So long mr.superfreak!
sad to hear this today---
thus far have read it was a heart attack
jingle jingle jingle-- no one dies from natural causes at 56????
people of all ages die from natural causes everyday
thus far have read it was a heart attack
jingle jingle jingle-- no one dies from natural causes at 56????
people of all ages die from natural causes everyday
Rick James was cooler than cool. A sad loss.
A sad loss :( RIP