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Heavy D - Heavy D, 44, also known as Dwight Arrington Myers — singer and former leader of Heavy D & the Boyz, the first act signed to Uptown Records,  the label that was integral in building the bridge between hip hop and R&B — died on November 8.(Photo: Getty Images)

This Day in Black History: Nov. 8, 2011

Heavy D died of a pulmonary embolism.
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Heavy D & the Boyz - Heavy D burst on the rap scene in 1987 as the front man of the rap group, Heavy D & the Boyz (Photo: Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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Heavy D & the Boyz - Heavy D burst on the rap scene in 1987 as the front man of the rap group, Heavy D & the Boyz (Photo: Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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Heavy D - After a impactful career in music Heavy took his talents to Hollywood where he starred in an impressive list of films and televison shows, including the popular TV drama, Boston Public.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Heavy D's Cause of Death Revealed

Heavy D died from a pulmonary embolism.
12/27/2011
“Nothing But Love For Ya” - Heavy D closed out the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards (October 11) in Atlanta and had the crowd jamming on their feet with a medley of hits as he performed in a black sweat suit, leather vest and boots. It would turn out to be his last performance before his untimely death. The beloved rapper will forever be cemented in hip hop history for his jovial brand of hip hop and charming style.(Photo: Jeff Daly/PictureGroup) 

Heavy D Death Caused by Pulmonary Embolism

Coroners rule that artery blockage contributed to death.
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