The death of DMX was announced via a public statement by his family.<br />"We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50-years-old ... at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days." DMX Family Statement, via CNN.<br />DMX suffered a heart attack last week and had been hospitalized since.<br />"Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him." DMX Family Statement, via CNN.<br />DMX's career started in the 1990s, releasing 'It's Dark and Hell Is Hot' towards the end of the decade.<br />The rap icon also had a successful career as an actor, appearing in popular films such as 'Cradle 2 the Grave' and 'Romeo Must Die.'<br />DMX struggled with addiction, canceling his 2019 tour as an attempt at "putting family and sobriety first."<br />Celebrities reacted to his death on social media.<br />"DMX was easily my favorite artist growing up. I had every album, every ruff Ryder song, followed any artist he endorsed. Man....RIP the dog. There will never be another like him." Chris Redd, @Reddsaidit, Twitter.<br />"DMX gave hope to the hopeless.. RIP legend." Jamal Crawford, @JCrossover, Twitter
