Bloody Elbow · Jun 7, 2016
Kimbo Slice told he needed a heart transplant before he passed away
Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsKimbo Slice was found to have congestive heart failure shortly before he passed away on Monday.
More details have emerged about the final hours of Kimbo Slice's life. Slice, real name Kevin Ferguson, passed away on Monday at just 42 years of age. There had been rumors that his death came as a result of heart issues, and the Broward County medical examiner's office (via the Sun-Sentinel) confirmed the sad news today.
According to the article, Slice was admitted to the hospital on June 3rd due to "severe abdominal pain, shortness of breath, and nausea". A liver mass was discovered, along with the fact that Slice had congestive heart failure.