Kimbo Slice dead at 42 – reportedly of heart attack
Some awful news to report as Kimbo Slice died on Monday night, shortly after being taken to the hospital in Florida. One specific report says Kimbo died of a heart attack.
Just left @KimboSlice and his cousin Dwyane. He had a heart attack and could not be revived. #RIP @arielhelwani
— Dave Gaston (@Davegaston48) June 7, 2016
Kimbo’s gym, American Top Team, wrote an RIP message for the fighter:
The ATT Family and South Florida community lost a legend today. RIP Kimbo. pic.twitter.com/sjs8ctyJMd
— American Top Team (@AmericanTopTeam) June 7, 2016
Kimbo Slice, real name Kevin Ferguson, was 5-2 in his pro MMA career and recently headlined a fight with Dada 5000 at Bellator 149. Dada 5000 had serious health problems during and after that fight. His heart reportedly stopped at one point and he was later revived. Now four months later, it’s Kimbo who has died.
LBS examines his unique legacy in this video: