Months after the death of Heavy D, his cause of death has been revealed. The coroner has classified Heavy D’s cause of death as “natural” citing that he died from a pulmonary embolism caused by deep leg vein thrombosis. In other words, blood clots formed in Heavy’s legs moved to his lungs, blocking arteries and causing his death. Doctors say Heavy D also had heart disease which may have played a factor in his death.
Days before his death Heavy D took a flight home from Wales where he performed at the Michael Jackson tribute concert. Deep leg vein thrombosis is often associated with long plane flights, in which a clot can form due to prolonged immobility.
