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Nate Dogg dies at 41 after a long struggle with health problems
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Hip-hop rapper and singer Nate Dogg has sadly passed away at age 41. The West Coast artist had consistently struggled with serious health problems since a stroke paralyzed his left side in late December 2007. Nine months later, he suffered another stroke.
Toward the end of his life, Nate spent a considerable amount of time in medical rehab facilities undergoing physical therapy in an effort to get his mobility back.
Born Nathaniel D. Hale on August 19, 1969 in Long Beach, CA, Nate began singing in the church where his father was a Pastor.
He left home at 16, dropping out of high school to join the Marine Corps where he served for three years. At 21, he hooked up with Snoop Dogg and Warren G in the rap trio 213.
Nate signed with Death Row Records in 1993. His first hit single, "Regulate," dropped in 1994.
Nate would go on to be featured on several Tupac Shakur records before signing with Elektra. The four-time Grammy nominee had his fair share of troubles, having been arrested on drug and weapons charges in 2002, but he will best be remembered for his contributions to and collaborations on over 40 hit singles between 1991 and 2011.
He died Tuesday, March 15 in his home town of Long Beach, CA.
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RIP Nate Dogg...gone too soon.
R.I.P Nate Dogg. You will forever be missed. I love you always
R.I.P Nate Dogg. My heartfelt sympathy and condolences goes out to your family and all those who love you. You will be missed dearly.
R.I.P NATE DOGG. YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!!!
R.I.P Nate, condolences to the Hale family.
R.I.P Nate Dogg. Condolences to the your family.
RIP Nate Dogg...Your were an inspirations to all singers.
His contribution to the music industry won't be forgotten, he will be greatly missed. rest well angel, your suffering is no more.
My prayers for his family and friends. He's found peace with the lord and knowing we trust in God. We will hear his voice and see his face again. God Bless from the Valenzuela family in Santa Ana Calif
RIP Nate Dogg... no more struggle, no more health problems. Say hello to my father 9.8.34-2.7.11 just say hey Goodie thanks. We shall meet again... one day. My heart goes out to the Hales family & Dogg's Road Doggs too. One Love