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Irv Gotti’s Health: All About His Diabetes Diagnosis & Stroke Battle

Irv Gotti has passed away at 54. Find out more about the late record producer’s health, including his struggles with diabetes and strokes in his final years.

“His contributions at Def Jam, as both an A&R executive and in partnership with Murder Inc. helped pave the way for the next generation of artists and producers, a force that reshaped the soundscape of hip-hop and R&B. Just before news of Gotti’s passing emerged, AllHipHop ’s Kyle Eustice stated that the music producer had suffered a stroke, which led to a brain bleed, as reported by WBLS. His kids shared a heartfelt statement on his Instagram after his passing, saying, “Our dad was an incredible man, a true visionary who transformed the hip-hop industry and changed the game for artists and fans alike.

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