DJ Clark Kent has handed away on the reported age of 58 following a battle with colon most cancers.
DJ Clark Kent Dies From Colon Most cancers
On Friday (Oct. 25), a message posted by the beloved document spinner’s household on Clark’s Instagram introduced his premature dying.
“It’s with deep unhappiness that we share the passing of the beloved Rodolfo A. Franklin, identified to the world as DJ Clark Kent,” the message begins beneath. “Clark handed away Thursday night surrounded by his devoted spouse Kesha, daughter Kabriah and son Antonio.”
“Clark quietly and valiantly fought a three-year battle with Colon Most cancers, whereas persevering with to share his presents with the world,” the assertion continues. “The household is grateful for everybody’s love, assist and prayers throughout this time and ask for privateness as they course of this immense loss.”
Clark’s contemporaries shared form ideas for the DJ within the remark part of the publish.
“I’ve identified you since i used to be 13,” Pete Rock wrote. “Taking the practice all the way in which to brooklyn simply to return observe and dj with you. From rooftop union sq. latin quarter & madison sq. backyard hanging out with. DJing on the radio with you. You displaying me dj routines in my home within the basement. i knew you was the suitable individual to be round if i wished to sharpen my expertise. Thanks for all that you’ve got taught me fam and the particular recollections however i’m heartbroken fam however you accoplished a lot then went off to be one in every of brooklyns most interesting producers ever. Relaxation In Energy champ. You simply round me now in a special kind angel. Respect 4ever Champ.”
“Rattling,” DJ Child Capri typed. “My brother is gone, it has been an honor to know him, our talks I’ll cherish endlessly, he was one in every of a form, and the world has misplaced a fantastic one,, peaceable journey my brother.”
Clark’s dying comes after untimely rumors of his passing have been unfold on social media final week.
DJ Clark Kent was a stalwart within the hip-hop neighborhood. Along with being one hip-hop’s elite document spinners, he additionally produced traditional information like Jay-Z’s “Brooklyn’s Best,” The Infamous B.I.G.’s “Sky is the Restrict” and Junior M.A.F.I.A.’s “Participant’s Anthem.” He was additionally an avid shoe collector.
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Take a look at DJ Clark Kent’s household saying his passing beneath.
