Rapper Died of Sleep Apnea, Excess Medications
by
Steve Gardner
The Los Angeles County Coroner's office has ruled that rapper Pimp C, whose real name was Chad Butler, died in December of sleep apnea combined with excess cold medications. Butler was one-half of the duo, UHK, which ironically received its first-ever Grammy nomination just two days after his death. Butler was 33 years old.
Steve Gardner
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Steve Gardner is Director of Marketing for the Sleep Wellness Institute and Executive Director of the Reggie White Sleep Disorders Research and Education Foundation, both in West Allis, Wis.
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