Kimbo Slice Passes Away At Age 42

Posted By: Kenny Williams on Jun 06, 2016

Following his hospitalization in Florida earlier today, it has now been confirmed that MMA fighter Kimbo Slice has passed away at the age of 42. The cause of death, according to multiple outlets, is said to be heart failure.

WWE announcer Mauro Ranallo, who previously called MMA fights prior to his move to WWE, has posted the following on his official Twitter page:

My deepest condolences go out to @KimboSlice family. Every time I spoke with him,his love for you shone through. #RIPKevinFerguson
— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) June 7, 2016

2016 = ANNUS HORRIBILUS!!!
— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) June 7, 2016

It was thanks to Kimbo's popularity that I was able to be a part of the first major network MMA broadcast team. He will be missed!
— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) June 7, 2016