The news of rapper Da L.E.S suffering a stroke has shaken the hip-hop fraternity with fear of losing another 2000s rap star. Real name, Leslie Mampe, he came to prominence as a member of the hip-hop group Jozi.
The Mampe family told TshisaLIVE he suffered a stroke and was hospitalised, missing out on his 39th birthday celebrations planned for that day.
Da L.E.S joins a list of stars who have suffered strokes, including fellow rapper Kid Cudi, 32, and Sharon Stone, 39. Model Hailey Bieber suffered a stroke at the age of 25, while some have been fatal, including that of Beverly Hills 90210 alumnus Luke Perry. While the latter was at the expected age, many have been suffering strokes at young ages, below 55 when strokes are expected.
According to Affinity Health , more young adults are being affected.
In South Africa, stroke is the second most common cause of death after HIV/Aids and a significant cause of morbidity. A staggering 15% of strokes occur in those aged 18 to 50, said Affinity Health CEO Murray Hewlett.
