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Ty, British Rapper, Dead at 47 From Coronavirus

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Ty, a Mercury Prize-nominated Nigerian British rapper, has reportedly died from COVID-19. He was 47.Reps for Ty, whose real name was Ben Chijioke, confirmed his death to on Thursday.

ET has reached out to Ty's reps for comment.Per a GoFundMe page previously set up for the artist, Ty was hospitalized in early April with symptoms related to the coronavirus.

The page stated that Ty was «put in a medically induced coma to temporarily sedate» and help his body receive the appropriate treatment.

By April 19, the last time the page was updated, Ty appeared to be doing much better and was out of the ICU.Ty gained fame in 2001 after the release of his debut album, His sophomore LP,, was nominated for the 2004 Mercury Prize.

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