Rapper Kanye West's Mother Dies

Atlanta: "Donda West, mother of Kanye West and former chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department, has died, a spokesman for the rapper said. She was 58. Donda West died Saturday night in Los Angeles, said the spokesman, who asked for anonymity because not all family members had been notified."

The cause of death has not been released.

Kanye, be strong and you are in my prayers.