Islandcool 0 #1 August 6, 2004 Rick James Dead Stephanie Cole - Clear Channel News The man who took funk music to another level has died. According to network broadcast reports, Rick James was found dead by authorities in his Los Angeles home Friday. Although the "Super Freak" singer had a long battle with drugs, it's believed he died of natural causes. The 56-year-old was recently honored at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in Beverly Hills in June. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #2 August 6, 2004 When you live that fast and that hard, natural causes sure come early. I'm super freakin' about that news. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunaplanet 0 #3 August 6, 2004 Quote it's believed he died of natural causes. Interesting opinion. Unfortunatly all reports I've read stated he died of a heart attack. Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #4 August 6, 2004 http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/images/chappelle_rick_james3.wmv Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #5 August 6, 2004 DOH! I just saw it. The post police are on their way. I'm out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #6 August 6, 2004 QuoteQuote it's believed he died of natural causes. Interesting opinion. Unfortunatly all reports I've read stated he died of a heart attack. Did he have an artificial heart attack? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
