DMX has died age 50 one week after his overdose

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The rapper DMX has died aged 50 almost a week after his heart attack and reported overdose.His family confirmed the news in a statement saying: '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.'The news came after it was reported Friday that his vital organs had failed, that he had 'not regained any brain function' and that his condition had not improved after a series of tests that were performed on Wednesdayat White Plains Hospital, New York.'Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end.