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Dwight Arrington Myers [1] [2] (May 24, 1967 – November 8, 2011), [3] known professionally as Heavy D, was a Jamaican-born American rapper, record producer, and actor.
Feb 8, 2022 · Heavy D, born Dwight Meyers, was a successful musician and performer who died at 44 from pulmonary embolism. He had a history of yo-yo dieting, deep vein thrombosis, and heart disease, which may have contributed to his fatal condition.
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Mar 20, 2014 · Rapper and actor Heavy D, who played an influential role in shaping rap music in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s with a fusion of New Jack Swing and reggae, has died. He was 44.
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Heavy D was a Jamaican-born American rapper, record producer, and actor who led the group Heavy D & the Boyz. He also appeared in films such as The Cider House Rules, Peaches, and Step Up, and composed music for TV shows and videos.
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- Mandeville, Jamaica
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Nov 25, 2020 · Heavy D, whose real name is Colin Newell, was a reality TV personality and a bidder on Storage Hunters. He was known for his catchphrase "Boom" and his Arsenal fandom. His cause of death is unknown.
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Nov 8, 2011 · Rapper and actor Heavy D, who played an influential role in shaping rap music in the late '80s and early '90s with a fusion of New Jack Swing and reggae, has died.