Bellator MMA tonight (June 6, 2016) confirmed that Kevin Ferguson -- a.k.a. Kimbo Slice -- has indeed died after being rushed to a hospital in South Florida with an undisclosed "dire" medical emergency.
The mixed martial arts (MMA) organization issued the following formal statement:
"We are all shocked and saddened by the devastating and untimely loss of Kimbo Slice, a beloved member of the Bellator family. One of the most popular MMA fighters ever, Kimbo was a charismatic, larger-than-life personality that transcended the sport. Outside of the cage he was a friendly, gentle giant and a devoted family man.