Details on Heavy D’s Health, Prior to His Death

Rumor has it that before his death, 44-year-old Heavy D had continued to work on losing weight and improving his overall health. Sources tell TMZ that he had attended a number of gyms and fitness centers in Los Angeles. He began to re-strategize his exercise routine and also ran every day. Although there are a few theories on his cause of death, none have been confirmed yet. As of Wednesday evening, the LA Times reported that a doctor had prescribed a drug due to a cough. Heavy D was also having breathing problems at his home before collapsing, and there is speculation that the rapper was experiencing flu-like symptoms or pneumonia. Peep the full story here.