Guru Dead – Gang Starr Guru Dies at 43

Gang Starr rapper Guru dies of cancer at age 43. According to MTV, the singer, whose real name was Keith Elam, died of “cancer-related causes” Monday after a “long fight” with the disease. Here is a statement on Guru’s death from Producer Solar, a friend and collaborator of Guru.

“The world has lost one of the best MCs and hip-hop icons of all-time — my loyal best friend, partner, and brother, Guru,” he said. “Guru has been battling cancer for well over a year and has lost his battle! This is a matter that Guru wanted private until he could beat it, but tragically, this did not happen. The cancer took him. Now the world has lost a great man and a true genius.”