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how did donda die

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Sophia Aguilar

Updated on May 17, 2026

After undergoing liposuction and a breast reduction, Donda, then 58, left the operating room apparently in good health, but died at home the next day. “She would still be alive if I had never moved to Los Angeles,” West would say later, expressing his feeling of guilt in an interview with Q Magazine.

When did Donda West die?

Death. On November 10, 2007, West died at age 58. In January 2008, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office said that she had died of coronary artery disease and multiple post-operative factors from cosmetic surgery.

Why is it called Donda?

Donda (styled DONDA) is a creative content company founded by American rapper and fashion designer Kanye West. The company is named after West’s mother, Donda West, and shares the name with his tenth studio album, released in 2021.

Who was with Donda West when she died?

Dr. West was left in the care of her nephew, registered nurse Steven Scoggins. Two other people, described as “caregivers,” were also there.

Is the Donda Chant her heartbeat?

I think the “’Donda Chant’ is supposed to be Kanye’s mom’s heartbeat” theory is absolutely not true. There’s nothing in the song or on the album that supports that, as far as I’m aware of. It’s just one of those things that sounds cool/interesting so catches on.

Why is Donda cover black?

This is the album cover for Kanye West’s “Donda.” The black cover represents letting go of grief and recovering and in West’s case, it is in reference to his mother’s death.

Is Kendrick Lamar on Donda?

Kendrick Lamar recently appeared alongside Dr. Dre as part of the Super Bowl halftime show. He recently announced a new live date at the Ippodromo SNAI San Siro in Milan as part of the Milano Summer Festival in June. Kanye West, meanwhile, recently shared new album Donda 2 via his own Stem Player.