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Kanye West's Mother Dies -- A Mystery
Published 11/11/2007 by TMZ Staff at TMZ.com
... Multiple reports indicate that Dr. West's death may have been a result of complications from some sort of surgery. Kanye was in London when he was told. He is on his way back to the U.S. West often spoke about the close relationship he shared with his mother. Dr. West worked as the Chair of the English Department at Chicago State University before retiring to become her son's manager. Kanye's mom was the CEO of West Brands, LLC at the time of her death. She was also Chair of the Kanye West Foundation . Calls to Kanye's management were not immediately returned.

Report: Kanye's Mom Passes Away
Published 11/11/2007 by TMZ Staff at TMZ.com
... , Kanye's mom was the CEO of West Brands, LLC at the time of her death. She was also the chair of the Kanye West Foundation . Calls to Kanye's management were not immediately returned.

Kanye West’s Mother Reportedly Dies
Published 11/11/2007 by Natasha at Young, Black, and Fabulous :: It's A Brand Name.
... The mother, author and entrepreneur is an esteemed graduate of Clark-Atlanta University, and Auburn University where she received her master’s and then her doctorate.  She was an English professor at Chicago University for 31 years until becoming her son’s manager.  Kanye’s mom was the CEO of West Brands, LLC at the time of her death, as well as the Chair of the Kanye West Foundation.  Dr. West’s book, Raising Kanye, is a tribute to families and children everywhere.  And through his music, it’s clear how close Kanye was ...

Kanye West’s Mom Dies
Published 11/12/2007 by Just Jared at Just Jared
... Kanye West’s mom, Donda West, passed away at the age of 58 Saturday night in Los Angeles. She was a former English professor at Chicago State University, her son’s manager and the chairwoman of the Kanye West Foundation. ...

Donda West Passes Away at 58
Published 11/12/2007 by Jebbica at Backseat Cuddler
Dr. Donda West , mother to rapper Kanye West, passed away Saturday night in Los Angeles at the age of 58.  She was a former English professor at Chicago State University, her son’s manager, and the chairwoman of the Kanye West Foundation . A spokesman for Kanye said, “The family respectfully asks for privacy during this time of grief.” Donda West recently released a book about her son called Raising Kanye: Life Lessons From The Mother Of A Hip-Hop Superstar . The cause of death has not yet been released, though there are rumors that she had an allergic reaction to medication ...

Kanye West: Thank You for Support and Kind Words
Published 11/12/2007 at People.com Latest News
... Kanye West Foundation is Loop Dreams. Designed to capitalize on students existing interest in hip-hop, Loop Dreams challenges students to learn more about what's behind hip-hop culture in order to help them develop skills, express themselves creatively and be empowered. "In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dr. West's name to the Kanye West Foundation/Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute. Those donations can be made by visiting the Foundation's Web site, www.KanyeWestFoundation.org or by mail at Kanye West Foundation, 8560 W. Sunset Blvd., West ...

Kanye West’s Mom Dies
Published 11/12/2007 by bumpshack at Bumpshack.com
... Kanye’s mom was the CEO of West Brands, LLC at the time of her death. She was also Chair of the Kanye West Foundation. ...

Kanye Issues Statement
Published 11/12/2007 by TMZ Staff at TMZ.com
... of helping to combat the severe dropout problem in high schools across the country. The first and signature initiative of the Kanye West Foundation is Loop Dreams. Designed to capitalize on students existing interest in hip-hop, Loop Dreams challenges students to learn more about what's behind hip-hop culture in order to help them develop skills, express themselves creatively and be empowered. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dr. West's name to the Kanye West Foundation/Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute. "

Kanye West Releases a Statement About His Mom
Published 11/13/2007 by Hollywood Grind at Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors celebrity scandals Hollywood gossip blog from Hollywood Grind
... the Kanye West Foundation is Loop Dreams. Designed to capitalize on students existing interest in hip-hop, Loop Dreams challenges students to learn more about what s behind hip-hop culture in order to help them develop skills, express themselves creatively and be empowered. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dr. West s name to the Kanye West Foundation/Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute. Those donations can be made by visiting the Foundation s website, www.kanyewestfoundation.org or by mail at Kanye West Foundation, 8560 W. Sunset Blvd., West ...

In Memoriam
Published 11/13/2007 by Perez Hilton at Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton
... In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dr. West’s name to the Kanye West Foundation/Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute. Those donations can be made by visiting the Foundation’s Web site, www.KanyeWestFoundation.org or by mail at Kanye West Foundation, 8560 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069. ” ...

Kanye’s statement…..
Published 11/13/2007 by missinfo at MissInfo.tv BLOG
... In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dr. West’s name to the Kanye West Foundation/Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute. Those donations can be made by visiting the Foundation’s Web site, www.KanyeWestFoundation.org or by mail at Kanye West Foundation, 8560 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069. ...

Kanye West Responds to Media Over Mothers Death
Published 11/13/2007 by Jyle at Hip Hop Roll
... combat the severe dropout problem in high schools across the country. The first and signature initiative of the Kanye West Foundation is Loop Dreams. Designed to capitalize on students existing interest in hip-hop, Loop Dreams challenges students to learn more about what’s behind hip-hop culture in order to help them develop skills, express themselves creatively and be empowered. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dr. West’s name to the Kanye West Foundation/Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute." ...

What happened to Kanye's mum?
Published 11/13/2007 by Kim Taylor Bennett at thelondonblog
... she changed her mind various times. Aboolian says that because of various health conditions said West would need an internist to verify whether he was clear to do the surgery. In the end, he didn't do the op, someone called Dr. Jan Adams did. He said her death was "unforeseen and could have been caused by a heart attack, pulmoary embolism or massive vomiting." Adams added of Aboolian: "He is sleazy and manipulating the truth to elevate his own importance." The plot thickens. On kanyewestfoundation.org it said this: “Kanye West, his family and friends would like to thank ...

Death of Kanye’s Mother May Be Surgery-Related
Published 11/13/2007 by Alyk at CelebWarship
... “In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dr. West’s name to the Kanye West Foundation/Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute. Those donations can be made by visiting the Foundation’s Web site, www.KanyeWestFoundation.orgor by mail at Kanye West Foundation, 8560 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069. ...

Kanye Speaks
Published 11/13/2007 by Michael K at Dlisted - Be Very Afraid
... "In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dr. West's name to the Kanye West Foundation/Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute. Those donations can be made by visiting the Foundation's Web site, www.KanyeWestFoundation.org or by mail at Kanye West Foundation, 8560 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069." ...

Hey Mama
Published 11/13/2007 by bella at afrobella
... . It reads in part — “In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dr. West’s name to the Kanye West Foundation/Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute. Those donations can be made by visiting the Foundation’s Web site, www.KanyeWestFoundation.org or by mail at Kanye West Foundation, 8560 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069.” ...

Kayne West Thanks Fans for ‘Kind Words’
Published 11/13/2007 by Just Jared at Just Jared
Kanye West recently issued a statement regarding the sudden passing of his momager, Dr. Donda West. Donda, 58, passed away on Saturday reportedly from complications of a tummy tuck and breast reduction, which may have included a heart attack, pulmonary embolism and/or massive vomiting. Here’s the statement Kanye issued: “Kanye West, his family and friends would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support and kind words that have come in from across the country since the death of his mother, ...

Kanye’s Mother Dies from Cosmetic Surgery
Published 11/13/2007 by Big Toober at Celebrity NewsToob
... ’s mother before she died, however, said he did nothing wrong and that her death could have been caused by other medical problems. Hmmm? Kanye West Foundation has released this statement:“Kanye West, his family and friends would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support and kind words that have come in from across the country since the death of his mother.” Dr. Jan Adams told ...

The Dirt Starts To Come Out On Donda West's Surgeon
Published 11/13/2007 by Molly at POPSUGAR -- Insanely addictive.
... inevitably comes to light, it;s beginning to look like something shady went down. Last night, Kanye's family released a statement thanking everyone for their kind words and asking that donations be made in her name to the Kanye West Foundation in lieu of flowers. Soon after that, the surgeon who operated on Donda, Dr. Jan Adams, came forward saying that he had done nothing wrong and that the death was unforeseen and probably ...

Kanye’s statement
Published 11/13/2007 by GeminisTwin at Sucker Free
... “In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dr. West’s name to the Kanye West Foundation/Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute. Those donations can be made by visiting the Foundation’s Web site, www.KanyeWestFoundation.org or by mail at Kanye West Foundation, 8560 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069. ...

Kanye Releases Statement on Mother’s Death
Published 11/13/2007 by Denise at The Gossip Fix
... “In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dr. West’s name to the Kanye West Foundation/Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute. Those donations can be made by visiting the Foundation’s website, www.kanyewestfoundation.org, or by mail at Kanye West Foundation, 8560 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069. ...

KANYE WEST RELEASES A STATEMENT
Published 11/13/2007 by ANGEL at CONCRETELOOP.COM
... Instead of flowers, Kanye West and his family request that donations be made in Dr. West’s name to Kanye West Foundation/Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute at 8560 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069. Donations may also be made at www.kanyewestfoundation.org. ...

West Family Releases Official Statement
Published 11/14/2007 by Melody at The Pop Culture Junkie | Get Addicted
... West Foundation is Loop Dreams. Designed to capitalize on students existing interest in hip-hop, Loop Dreams challenges students to learn more about what’s behind hip-hop culture in order to help them develop skills, express themselves creatively and be empowered. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dr. West’s name to the Kanye West Foundation/Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute. Those donations can be made by visiting the Foundation’s Web site, www.KanyeWestFoundation.org or by mail at Kanye West Foundation, 8560 W. Sunset ...

Kanye West Thanks Fans, Friends For Support At Loss Of Mom Donda
Published 11/14/2007 at Tittle-Tattle Too - The Post Chronicle
Kanye West has thanked his fans for their support following his mother's death. The West family released the following statement: "Kanye West, his family and friends would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support and kind words that have come in from across the country since the death of his mother, Dr. Donda West. "After working in higher education for 31 years, Dr. Donda West and Kanye West co-founded the Kanye West Foundation with the mission of helping to combat the severe dropout problem in high schools across the country. The first and signature initiative of the Kanye West Foundation is Loop Dreams. "In lieu ...

Donda West Autopsy Results Prove Inconclusive
Published 11/14/2007 by Daniel Kreps at Rolling Stone : Rock and Roll Daily
... that West may have sought the surgery against the advice of other physicians who said going under the knife could be dangerous due to the threat of heart attack. A doctor told MTV News that he would not recommend a patient recuperate from such procedures at home, but rather be treated at an outpatient facility. The West family has asked for privacy in their time of mourning and requested that supporters direct donations to the Kanye West Foundation. ...

Show Some Respect: Dr. Dondra West
Published 11/15/2007 by E. Spencer Kyte at I BLOG BECAUSE I CAN
... "Dr. West wasn't just the mother of a superstar. She was an accomplished, successful, beautiful woman in her own right. She raised and nurtured a brilliant son with the strength and resilience to follow his dreams and to turn tragedy to triumph." After 30 years as an educator and at one point serving as the Chairwoman of the Chicago State University English Department, Dondra West left education to work with her son, serving as both CEO of West Brands LLC and Chairwoman of the Kanye West Foundation , a non-profit organization dedicated to helping decrease dropout rates and ...

DR. DONDA WEST: Update on Tragic Death
Published 11/15/2007 by Angela Bronner at Black Voices Blogs
... is almost a text book case of what NOT to do when having elective surgery . Dr. West, 58, a former college educator, was co-founder and chair of the Kanye West Foundation at the time of her death. She had known medical issues, possibly a thyroid and/or heart condition, and was reportedly turned away by another plastic surgeon because he wanted her to get clearance from her internist, which she did not. ( ...

News: Kanye's Mom Honored With Library & Literacy Center
Published 5/28/2008 by Dave Maher at Pitchfork Media - Today
... Dr. Donda West led humanitarian efforts as the chairwoman of the Kanye West Foundation. This fall, as a result of one of those efforts, the village of Bongema, Sierra Leone will celebrate Dr. West's charitable legacy by building a "Donda West Library & Literacy Center." ...