J DILLA February 7, 1974 - February 10, 2006 --- It is with great sorrow that the Family and Friends of J Dilla announces his spiritual transition on the morning of February 10th, 2006 in the loving arms of his mother, Maureen Yancey. J Dilla had suffered for over three years with an incurable blood disease, and had also been diagnosed with lupus. --- Mrs. Yancey relocated to Los Angeles in order to care for her son J Dilla during his lengthy illness. On behalf of Mrs. Yancey we ask that in lieu of flowers, any heartfelt donations be made payable and sent to a fund which has been established in her name: Made Payable to Mrs. Maureen Yancey Donations can be mailed to: Maureen Yancey 132 N. Sycamore Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036 Bank Wires can be sent to: Wells Fargo Bank of Los Angeles, CA Routing Number: 122000247 Account Number: 6043250676 1-800-869-3557 Please note that donations made to Mrs. Yancey are not considered a charitable deduction. This will be considered a gift of help. --- J Dilla leaves behind a body of work which will be loved and rediscovered for years to come. His most recent album "Donuts" on February 7th, the day of his 32nd birthday. Two other projects, "The Shining" and "Jay Love Japan" are completed. Other production work has been completed for artists Madlib, Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah, A.G., Visionaries, Truth Hurts, Phat Kat, MF DOOM, Skillz, and Frank N Dank. --- Stones Throw Records
God Bless..... one of the reasons I fell back in love with hip hop again..... he will be missed......one of the illest for sure... Rest In Peace
XM's Subsoniq show did a Jay Dee tribute and they put it up for downloading. Go here, then click on the "media" link: http://proghiphop.com/main.htm
No idea who he was, but it sounded like he suffered. RIP and take it easy in the pearly gates and take it easy