Rapper Nate Dogg dies at 41 - today > entertainment - Music - TODAY.com Rapper Nate Dogg dies at 41 Snoop Dogg calls hip-hop star 'one of my best friends and a brother to me' Below: Advertise Frazer Harrison / Getty Images Nate Dogg collaborated with such hip-hop superstars as Eminem and Dr. Dre and was a founding member of the group 213 with Snoop Dogg and Warren G. updated 3/16/2011 3:55:45 PM ET 2011-03-16T19:55:45 + - LOS ANGELES — Singer Nate Dogg, whose near monotone crooning anchored some of rap's most seminal songs and helped define the sound of West coast hip-hop, has died at age 41. Nate Dogg, whose real name was Nathaniel D. Hale, died Tuesday of complications from multiple strokes, said Attorney Mark Geragos.

Nate Dogg wasn't a rapper, but he was an integral figure in the genre: His deep voice wasn't particularly melodic, but its tone — at times menacing, at times playful, yet always charming — provided just the right touch on hits including Warren G's "Regulate," 50 Cent's "21 Questions," Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode" and countless others. Grio.com: Original 'gangsta crooner' gone too soon While Nate Dogg provided hooks for rappers from coast to coast, the Long Beach, Calif., native is best known for his contributions to the West Coast soundtrack provided by the likes of Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Tha Dogg Pound and more. Nate Dogg was even part of a "supergroup" featuring Snoop Dogg and Warren G, called 213. Nate Dogg, who had suffered at least two strokes since 2008, also put out his own solo projects but was best known for his collaborations with others. Last year, Warren G said Nate Dogg was in therapy but needed help.

Advertise "Everybody just gotta keep him in their prayers, 'cause he had two strokes and that's real dangerous. And a lot of people don't come back from that," he said in an interview to HipHollywood. "'Cause the game needs him, I need him." After word of his death spread, tributes poured in on Twitter. "We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb. One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met," Snoop Dogg tweeted Tuesday night. Like Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg got his start on Death Row when he was signed to the groundbreaking label by Dr. Dre. Nate Dogg got his start singing in the local church choir. He dropped out of high school to join the Marines but after three years was dishonorably discharged. He briefly got involved with the drug trade before forming a musical group with Snoop and Warren G. It was Warren G who was credited with giving their music to Dr. Dre. Nate Dogg made his debut on Dr.

Dre's classic album "The Chronic," and immediately distinguished himself with a trademarked sound: a low, steady croon that came across as intimidating as the rap verses. His vocals made him one of the most sought after collaborators for rap songs. Fifty Cent, who tapped Nate Dogg for his 2003 love song "21 Questions," tweeted Tuesday: "I wrote the chorus to 21 questions I needed nate to sing it for me. He had a way of making everything feel hard." On Twitter? Follow us there! Nate Dogg could be heard on songs ranging from Ludacris' "Area Codes" to Tupac Shakur's "All About U" to Eminem's "Shake That." Even as times changed, and rappers came and went, he didn't fall out of fashion. He faced several legal problems. In 1996, he was acquitted of an armed robbery charge; a jury deadlocked on another and he was not retried. In 2000, Nate Dogg was accused of trying to kidnap an ex-girlfriend, but those charges were dismissed. He pleaded no contest to gun possession and was sentenced to probation.

In January of 2008, he suffered a debilitating stroke but a few months later was arrested for stalking and threatening his estranged wife. He appeared in court in a wheelchair. The charge was dropped a year later. Nate Dogg spent the last years of his life trying to rebound from his medical problems. "All dogs go to heaven ... RIP NATE DOGG," tweeted Snoop Dogg. © 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Photos: Men of hip-hop Related slideshows 50 Cent Best known for his albums, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" and "The Massacre," Curtis Jackson, aka 50 Cent, grew up in Queens, the son of a cocaine dealer, who was murdered in 1983. He followed his mom into the drug trade. In 2000, Jackson was shot nine times in front of his grandmother's home. Eminem heard his independently released album, "Guess Who's Back" and introduced Jackson to Dr. Dre, who signed him.

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Nate Dogg - In memoriam: Stars we lost in 2011 - Pictures - CBS News In memoriam: Stars we lost in 2011 Next Pete Postlethwaite Oscar-nominated British actor Pete Postlethwaite, who has been described by director Steven Spielberg as "the best actor in the world," died after a long battle with cancer on Jan. 2, 2011, at age 64. Postlethwaite was nominated for an Oscar for his role in the 1993 film "In The Name Of The Father." Credit: KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/AFP/Getty Images Anne Francis Anne Francis, the actress who played the love interest in the 1950s science-fiction classic "Forbidden Planet" and later portrayed a sexy private eye in TV's "Honey West" died on Jan. 2, 2011, at age 80 in California. Francis died Sunday of natural causes at a local nursing home, funeral director Bill Guntle said.

Credit: Newsmakers via Getty Images David Nelson David Nelson, who starred on his parents' popular television show, "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," died in Los Angeles on Jan. 10, 2011, after battling complications of colon cancer. He was 74. Nelson is shown here with his grandson and a family friend as he is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1996. Credit: AP Photo/Nick Ut, File Susannah York British actress Susannah York, one of the leading stars of British and Hollywood films in the late 1960s and early 1970s and an Academy Award nominee, died on Jan. 15, 2011, at the age of 72. York died of cancer at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London. She was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for the 1969 classic "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" Credit: MJ Kim/Getty Images Jack LaLanne Jack LaLanne, the fitness guru who inspired television viewers to trim down and pump iron for decades before exercise became a national obsession, died from respiratory failure on Jan.

23, 2011. He was 96. Credit: AP Photo Maria Schneider Maria Schneider, the French actress who was Marlon Brando's young co-star in 1972's "Last Tango in Paris," died on Feb. 2, 2011, her talent agency said. She was 58. Schneider, seen here in 2003, also starred alongside Jack Nicholson in the 1975 film "The Passenger" and William Hurt and Anna Paquin in the 1996 remake of "Jane Eyre." Credit: ABDELHAK SENNA/AFP/Getty Images Betty Garrett Betty Garrett, the vivacious Broadway star who played Frank Sinatra's sweetheart in two MGM musicals before her career was hampered by the Hollywood blacklist, died in Los Angeles on Feb. 12, 2011, her son said. She was 91. Credit: AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill Kenneth Mars Kenneth Mars, a Mel Brooks collaborator who played a Hitler-worshipping playwright in "The Producers" and an earnest police inspector with a malfunctioning artificial arm in "Young Frankenstein," died on Feb. 12, 2011.

He was 75. The actor died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Grenada Hills, Calif., his family said in a statement. Credit: AP Photo/Embassy Pictures Jane Russell Jane Russell, the voluptuous actress who starred in the controversial film "The Outlaw" and who, as a pin-up girl, set GIs' hearts to pounding during World War II, died of respiratory failure on Feb. 28, 2011. She was 89. Credit: AP Photo Nate Dogg Nathaniel "Nate Dogg" Hale, one of the most recognizable and smooth voices in rap and R&B, died on March 15, 2011, at the age of 41. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Michael Gough Michael Gough, the British actor best known for playing Bruce Wayne's butler in a series of Batman movies, died on March 17, 2011. He was 94. Gough appeared as Alfred Pennyworth in four Batman films, from Tim Burton's 1989 "Batman" to Joel Schumacher's "Batman and Robin" in 1997.

Credit: AP Farley Granger Farley Granger, best known to film audiences as the man terrorized by a psychotic in Alfred Hitchcock's classic "Strangers on a Train" died on March 20, 2011, at the age of 85. Granger was a 1950s bobby sox screen idol and also starred in Hitchcock's "Rope." He died of natural causes at his home in Manhattan, according to a spokeswoman for the New York City medical examiner's office. Credit: AP Photo, File Elizabeth Taylor Elizabeth Taylor, the violet-eyed screen legend famed for her extraordinary beauty, her tumultuous personal life, including her many marriages, and her work in the fight against HIV/AIDS, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011, in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure. The actress, who won Oscars for her roles in "BUtterfield 8" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," was 79.

Special section: Year in review 2011 Credit: Getty Images Phoebe Snow, a two-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist who is best known for her 1974 hit "Poetry Man," has died. She was 60. Snow died on April 26, 2011, in Edison, N.J., from complications of a brain hemorrhage she suffered in January 2010, said Rick Miramontez, her longtime friend and public relations rep. Her manager, Sue Cameron, said the singer endured bouts of blood clots, pneumonia and congestive heart failure since her stroke. Credit: AP Sidney Lumet Sidney Lumet, the award-winning director of such acclaimed films as "Network," "Serpico," "Dog Day Afternoon" and "12 Angry Men," died on April 9, 2011. He was 86. He was nominated four times for directing Academy Awards , and although he never won, he did receive an honorary Oscar in 2005 for lifetime achievement.

Credit: Paramount Pictures Jackie Cooper Jackie Cooper, the child movie star who won a best actor Oscar nomination at 9 for "Skippy" and grew up to play The Daily Planet editor in Christopher Reeves' four "Superman" movies, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011, from an undisclosed illness at a Los Angeles hospital, said his agent Ronnie Leif. He was 88. Credit: AP Arthur Laurents Arthur Laurents, the director, playwright and screenwriter who wrote such enduring stage musicals as "West Side Story" and "Gypsy," as well as the movie classics "Rope" and "The Way We Were," died on May 5, 2011. He was 93. Laurents died at his home in New York City from complications of pneumonia, said his agent, Jonathan Lomma. Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images Randy "Macho Man" Savage Randy "Macho Man" Savage, the professional wrestler known for his raspy voice, the sunglasses and bandanas he wore in the ring and the young woman named Miss Elizabeth who often accompanied him, died in Florida on May 20, 2011.

He was 58. According to the Pinellas County Medical Examiner, Savage suffered from cardiovascular disease and died from a "cardiac event" he had moments before crashing his car into a tree. Credit: AP Photo/WWE Jeff Conaway Jeff Conaway, who starred in the 1970s TV series "Taxi" as Bobby Wheeler and played Danny Zuko's confidant Kenickie in the hit musical "Grease," died in Los Angeles on May 27, 2011, after an apparent drug overdose sent him into a medically-induced coma earlier that month. In October, his death was ruled accidental, with multiple causes including a major internal infection. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for TV Land Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron, widely considered one of the godfathers of rap music with his piercing social and political prose laid against the backdrop of minimalist percussion, flute and other instrumentation like in "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," died of undetermined causes on May 27, 2011. He was 62.

Credit: Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images James Arness James Arness, the tall, iconic actor best known for playing Marshal Matt Dillon on the long-running television series "Gunsmoke," died on June 3, 2011, at the age of 88. The Los Angeles Times reports the actor died of natural causes. Nate Dogg | Filmography, Relationships, Photos All Celebrities Who Died in 2011 › Biography Though known worldwide as a talented rapper, Nate Dogg also brought his memorable style and charisma to the world of entertainment. Dogg worked on a variety of projects during his early entertainment career, including "1st Annual BET Awards" (BET, 2000-01), the Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker smash hit "Rush Hour 2" (2001) and the Carmen Electra and Shawn Wayans box office smash "Scary Movie" (2000). He also contributed to "The 1994 MTV Movie Awards" (MTV, 1993-94), "The 4th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards" and "Woo" with Jada Pinkett Smith (1998).

In the early 2000s, Dogg's music continued to appear on the silver screen, including in films like the dramatic adventure "The Transporter" (2002) with Jason Statham and the Eddie Murphy action movie "I Spy" (2002). Dogg's music was also featured in "Honey" (2003), the comedy "Are We There Yet?" (2005) with Ice Cube and the Will Smith hit romantic comedy "Hitch" (2005). His music was also featured in the Ewan McGregor box office smash animated comedy "Robots" (2005). Dogg's music was most recently used in the Hugh Jackman action flick "Real Steel" (2011). Dogg passed away in March 2011 at the age of 42. Advertisement Nate Dogg, American musician, died from heart failure he was , 41. | Kterrl's Video Favorites kterrls Video Favorites Nate Dogg, American musician, died from heart failure he was , 41.

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician died from heart failure he was , 41.. (August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011) Early life Nate Dogg was born in Long Beach, California . He was the friend and partner in the rap game with rappers Snoop Dogg , Warren G , RBX , Daz Dillinger and was the cousin of Butch Cassidy and Lil’ ½ Dead . He began singing as a child in the New Hope Baptist Church in Long Beach and Life Line Baptist Church in Clarksdale, Mississippi where his father (Daniel Lee Hale) was pastor. At the age of 16 he dropped out of high school in Long Beach, California and left home to join the United States Marine Corps , [1] serving for three years. Career Early career with 213 In 1991 Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg , [2] and their friend Warren G , formed a rap trio called 213 .

213 recorded their first demo in the back of the famed V.I.P record store in Long Beach, the demo was later heard by Dr. Dre at a house party and he was instantly hooked on the soulful voice of Nate. [3] Solo career Nate Dogg made his debut on The Chronic . Singing in what later become his trademark style, he was well-received by fans and critics alike, and would go on to sign with Death Row Records in 1993. Nate Dogg was also featured on Mista Grimm’s “Indosmoke” with Warren G. Then in 1994 he produced his first hit single “ Regulate ” with Warren G . Nate Dogg was also featured in many Tupac releases, including his collaboration record Thug Life: Volume I . Then in 1998 after a tumultuous time at Death Row Records he released another album. The double album was titled G-Funk Classics Vol. 1 & 2 and was followed up in late 2001 with Music & Me on Elektra Records . Music & Me peaked at number three on the Billboard hip-hop charts in 2001.

[4] Television appearances In 2002, Nate Dogg and Isaiah Mendez appeared on a celebrity episode of the Weakest Link , making it to the last three players before being eliminated by Xzibit and Young MC . [5] Callaborations with other artists and self-titled album Nate has found his greatest success, not in solo projects, but in collaborations with other hip-hop artists. As of 2004, Nate Dogg has featured in and contributed to over 40 chart singles. [6] After a number of delays and an original release date of April 2004, his self-titled album Nate Dogg is set to be released on Affiliated Entertainment Group on June 3, 2008. [7] Nate Dogg had already begun work on a new project. However he died before its completion. Personal life Legal issues Nate Dogg was arrested in Arizona in April 2002 and was charged with firearms and drug offenses. [8] He pleaded guilty in May 2002 and was subsequently sentenced to probation and community service. [9] He was also ordered to attend drug counseling sessions.

[9] Stroke & Health On December 19, 2007, Nate Dogg suffered a stroke, according to a coordinator for his recently formed gospel choir , Innate Praise. [10] Reports had circulated that Nate Dogg had been admitted to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in Pomona , California after suffering a heart attack . Erica Beckwith, however, confirmed to MTV News that Nate Dogg was released on December 26 after being treated for a stroke and was admitted to a medical-rehab facility to assist him in his recovery. On January 18, 2008, it was officially reported that the stroke had rendered the left side of his body paralyzed. Doctors believed there would be a full recovery, and his voice was not affected. In September 2008, Nate suffered a second stroke. [11] Nate Dogg died March 15, 2011 in Long Beach, CA as confirmed by The Press Telegram .

[12] Discography Nate Dogg baby mother makes $300,000 claim against estate of late rapper for unpaid child support | Daily Mail Online Nate Dogg baby mother makes $300,000 claim against estate of late rapper for unpaid child support comments Claim: Nate Dogg, who died in 2011, is the subject of a claim on his estate by the mother of one of his children A woman has made a claim against the estate of late rapper Nate Dogg for unpaid child support money. TMZ reports that Shereda Williams, reported to be the mother of one of Nate Dogg's children, filed a creditor's claim against the rapper's estate, alleging it owes her $339,924 in unpaid child support. The star, real name Nathaniel Dwayne Hale, was allegedly supposed to pay Shereda $4,358 a month, but she claims he never made a single payment. Their child is reported to have been born in 2006. Shereda says the estate now owes her the outstanding balance, including the payments which have accumulated since the death of the rapper.

However, Nate Dogg is reported to have been nearly broke when he died in March 2011 from complications following multiple strokes aged 41. In December 2007, the singer was left paralysed on one side of his body after a massive stroke and was struck by a second one in September 2008. Nate Dogg started his career with Snoop Dogg, now known as Snoop Lion, and Warren G in the early 1990s as a rap trio in Long Beach called 213. As well as Snoop, Nate Dogg also collaborated with musicians Eminem, Ludacris and Tupac Shakur. Nate Dogg first found fame guesting on Dr Dre’s album The Chronic before his hit Regulate with Warren G reached the number five position in the charts in 1994. Friend: Nate in the video of Snoop Dogg's 2007 video Boss Life He then released three solo albums - the first in 1998 titled G-Funk Classics, Vol 1 & 2; Music And Me in 2001 and a self-titled LP in 2004.

His friend Snoop Dogg wrote on Twitter via his death: ‘I love you buddy. You will always be with me forever and a day. You put the ‘G’ in ‘G funk’, you put the ‘1’ in ‘213’ and you put your stamp on everybody you ever did it with. ‘I miss you because I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up with you, and I will see you again in heaven, because you know the slogan ‘all dogs go to heaven.' Nate Dogg dies at 41: Snoop Dogg pays tribute to singer and close friend | Daily Mail Online comments American singer Nate Dogg, real name Nathaniel Dwayne Hale, has died at the age of 41. Snoop Dogg paid tribute to his close friend and long-time collaborator via Twitter, describing him as a ‘true legend of hip-hop and R&B.’ He added: ‘[Nate] was one of my best friends and a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at Poly High [Long Beach Polytechnic High School] where we met.

Hip-hop legend: American rapper Nate Dogg, real name Nathaniel Dwayne Hale, has died at the age of 41 ‘I love you buddy. You will always be with me forever and a day. You put the ‘G’ in ‘G funk’, you put the ‘1’ in ‘213’ and you put your stamp on everybody you ever did it with. ‘I miss you because I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up with you, and I will see you again in heaven, because you know the slogan ‘all dogs go to heaven’.’ RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share The cause of death has not yet been confirmed but in December 2007 the singer was left paralysed on one side of his body after a massive stroke and was struck by a second one in September 2008. Nate Dogg started his career with Snoop and Warren G in the early 1990s as a rap trio in Long Beach called 213. As well as Snoop, Nate Dogg also collaborated with musicians Eminem, Ludacris and Tupac Shakur.

Friends for life: Snoop Dogg, Warren G, and Nate Dogg, seen here in 2004, Twitter tributes: Snoop Dogg and fans of Nate Dogg took to the social networking site to pay their respects Warren G tweeted on Sunday: ‘For those that don’t know, a while back Nate had two strokes. He is in therapy. Thanks again for your support.’ After hearing of his death, singer Erykah Badu also tweeted: ‘Nate Dogg… freshness period. Rest in beats’. While comedian Dave Chappelle wrote: ‘Moment of silence for a hip-hop legend; RIP Nate Dogg. You will be missed, G Funk Era forever. #natedogg.’ Nate Dogg first found fame on Dr Dre’s album The Chronic, on which he was a guest and his hit Regulate with Warren G reached No 5 in the charts in 1994. He then released three solo albums, the first in 1998 titled G-Funk Classics, Vol 1 & 2, Music And Me in 2001 and a self-titled LP in 2004.

Fans and Friends Mourn Nate Dogg's Death - The Atlantic The Atlantic Fans and Friends Mourn Nate Dogg's Death The singer from Long Beach, California died last night at age 41 Most Popular This article is from the archive of our partner . Nate Dogg died last night at age 41. The singer, whose unique voice is associated with the G-Funk style of hip hop that came out of the West Coast in the '90s, had suffered strokes in 2007 and 2008, but the cause of his death last night in his Long Beach, California home is still unknown. Nathaniel Dwayne Hale, a.k.a. Nate Dogg, is now known for singing the hooks on tracks with Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent and Ludacris among others. But it was his appearance on Dr. Dre's legendary album "The Chronic" followed by his song "Regulate" with Warren G. that really first gained him recognition. "Hale, who boasted a soulful commanding voice, had a talent for making songs seem fresh and old-school at the same time," writes the Wall Street Journal staff at the Speakeasy blog.

"He often sang the most memorable and melodic parts of a song, and in a genre full of disposable hits, made the tunes on which he was featured seem worthy of nostalgia." Fans of that nostalgic sound are mourning Nate Dogg's death today, on Twitter and on YouTube. The "Regulate" video alone has reached 3,252,362 hits this morning and the comments section are filled with messages for the late performer, such as "another old-school rapper has gone...R.I.P. Nate Dogg! Say hello to Pac!" Nate Dogg's friends and collaborators are also sharing their memories. Snoop Dogg tweeted this morning: "We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb. One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met." Dave Chappelle called for a "moment of silence for a hip-hop legend; RIP Nate Dogg. You will be missed, G Funk Era forever." Ludacris declared: "There is a certain void in hip hop's heart that can never be filled. Glad we got to make history together.

50 Cent reflected on his work with the singer, telling followers, "I wrote the chorus to 21 questions I needed nate to sing it for me. He had a way of making everything feel hard." Remember Nate Dogg's contribution to hip hop by enjoying the song that made him famous, below. This article is from the archive of our partner The Wire. Stars who passed away in 2011 Stars who passed away in 2011 Updated 12:30 PM ET, Thu December 29, 2011 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Stars who passed away in 2011 Pete Postlethwaite – British actor Peter Postlethwaite died of cancer January 3. The Oscar nominee starred in "Inception," "Romeo + Juliet" and the second "Jurassic Park." Steven Spielberg reportedly called him the "best actor in the world." He was 64.

Full story Hide Caption 1 of 26 Photos: Stars who passed away in 2011 Jane Russell – Jane Russell, a voluptuous star of the 1940s and 1950s, died February 28 of respiratory difficulties. She was 89. Russell was best known for her role in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" alongside Marilyn Monroe. Full story Hide Caption 2 of 26 Photos: Stars who passed away in 2011 Mike Starr – Former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr was found dead March 8. He was 44. Starr also appeared on the third season of VH1's "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew," which chronicled his battle with drugs. Hide Caption 3 of 26 Photos: Stars who passed away in 2011 Nate Dogg – Hip-hop star Nate Dogg, born Nathaniel Hale, died March 15 after complications from multiple strokes. He collaborated on several hits with artists like Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent. He was 41.

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He was 83. The renowned actor earned two Oscar nominations and starred in many movies and plays such as "The In-Laws" and "The Princess Bride." Full story Hide Caption 11 of 26 Photos: Stars who passed away in 2011 Amy Winehouse – Singer Amy Winehouse was found dead July 23 in her London apartment. The 27-year-old performer infamous for her arrests and substance abuse problems died of alcohol poisoning. Full story Hide Caption 12 of 26 Photos: Stars who passed away in 2011 Nickolas Ashford – Motown singer and songwriter Nickolas Ashford died August 22 at age 69. The hitmaker had been battling throat cancer, but his publicist Liz Rosenberg said his death "was quite sudden." Full story Hide Caption 13 of 26 Photos: Stars who passed away in 2011 Cliff Robertson – Academy Award winner Cliff Robertson died of natural causes September 10.

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surrounded by his family." He was 56. Full story Hide Caption 17 of 26 Photos: Stars who passed away in 2011 Mikey Welsh – Mikey Welsh, the former bassist for the rock band Weezer, died unexpectedly October 8. Welsh was found in a Chicago hotel room "unresponsive and not breathing." He was 40. Full story Hide Caption 18 of 26 Photos: Stars who passed away in 2011 Leonard Stone – Leonard Stone, best known for his role in "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," died of cancer November 2, just two days before his 88th birthday. Stone appeared on several television shows including "General Hospital," "Mission: Impossible" and "Gunsmoke" and won a Tony for his performance in the musical "Redhead." Hide Caption 19 of 26 Photos: Stars who passed away in 2011 Andy Rooney – TV journalist Andy Rooney, a commentator on CBS's "60 Minutes," died November 4 from complications after minor surgery. He was 92.

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Morgan starred in more than 100 movies and also made his way to Broadway. Hide Caption 24 of 26 Photos: Stars who passed away in 2011 Christopher Hitchens – Christopher Hitchens was best known for his literary works published in Vanity Fair. "Those who read him felt they knew him, and those who knew him were profoundly fortunate souls," said Vanity Fair magazine editor Graydon Carter. He died from complications of esophageal cancer December 15 at age 62. Full story Hide Caption 25 of 26 Photos: Stars who passed away in 2011 Cesaria Evora – Cesaria Evora, a talented singer who performed popular African islands music, died December 17. The Grammy-award winning artist was also known as the "Barefoot Diva" because she would often complete performances without wearing shoes. She was 70. Hide Caption Rapper Nate Dogg Dies At 41 Rapper Nate Dogg Dies At 41 Rapper Nate Dogg seen in June 2006 -- Getty Premium More Rapper Nate Dogg, whose real name was Nathaniel D. Hale, died on Tuesday. He was 41.

Attorney Mark Geragos confirmed the rapper's death to Access Hollywood . PLAY IT NOW: Jay-Z Shares His Life Stories: From Drug Dealer To Superstar "I can confirm that he has passed from complications from multiple strokes," Geragos told Access . The musician's family first announced his passing to The Long Beach Press-Telegram , a newspaper based in Long Beach, Calif., where he was born and grew up. The musician reportedly suffered two strokes in recent years, first in 2007 and then in 2008. The rapper first rose to fame when he was featured on Warren G's 1994 hit single, "Regulate." He was nominated for four Grammy Awards during his career and worked with a slew of rap's biggest stars over the years including Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Ludacris, the late Tupac and Eminem. His most recent album, "Nate Dogg," was released in 2008. VIEW THE PHOTOS: Sudden Endings: Stars Who Died Too Soon On Wednesday, many of his contemporaries took to Twitter to remember the rapper. "We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb.

One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met," Snoop Dogg wrote. "all doggs go to heaven yo homie n baby brotha bigg snoopdogg!!... RIP NATE DOGG." VIEW THE PHOTOS: We’re Gonna Let You Finish… After You Look At These Hot Shots Of Kanye West! Ludacris Tweeted, "There is a certain void in hip hop's heart that can never be filled. Glad we got to make history together." Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Reblog

Question: Nate Dogg who died age 41 in 2011 found fame in what performance genre?
Answer: Rap