MC Guru Passed Away

After several weeks of being in a coma after suffering a heart attack, Guru passed away yesterday. DJ Premier affirmed the sad news via his Twitter-Account:

Sorry people, it’s true. Guru passed away yesterdag, R.I.P. my G. – (DJ Premier via Twitter)

MTV UK news:

“According to (producer) Solar, Guru suffered from the malicious illness for over a year and after numerous special treatments under the supervision of medical specialists failed, the legendary MC succumbed to the disease. Guru always tried to keep this harrowing diagnosis in private but in early 2010 he had to admit himself to hospital due to serious effects caused by the disease.” (MTV UK)

Listen to 22 unforgotten tracks by Guru at 22tracks.com (via Itsrap).

Rest in peace Guru.