Inside Snoop Dogg's family heartache - death of brother to daughter's stroke

16 February 2024 , 20:34

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Snoop Dogg's brother died after his daughter's stroke

Snoop Dogg tragically confirmed that his brother, Bing Worthington, died at the age 44. The rapper's life has been full of difficult family losses and medical scares, especially in the last few years.

"Always made us laugh," the rapper wrote of his brother alongside some memories when posting on Instagram. While sharing the emotional tribute, Snoop also referenced the death of his mother. He shared a picture of his brother with his mother, prior to their deaths, and wrote that he was "bac wit momma."

His mother, Beverly Tate, passed away in October 2021. Prior to the death, she spent a considerable amount of time in the hospital with Snoop first asking for prayers in May of that year. In July, he posted: "Happy Sunday. Me and my brothers went to [see] mama today and she opened up her eyes to [see] us and let us know she still fighting. God is good. Thanks for all the prayers. One day at a time."

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Snoop's family has suffered from some difficult times recently (FilmMagic)

Sadly, she succumbed to her illness which was kept vague. Following her death, Snoop wrote on Instagram: "Mama thank u for having me. Thank u God for giving me an angel for a mother."

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In January of this year, Snoop's daughter Cori Broadus suffered from a sudden stroke. The young star has Lupus which affects an individuals immune system, causing it to attack tissues and organs. There are a variety of symptoms that can occur, including an increased risk of stroke, according to Mayo Clinic. Cori did not specify if her diagnosis and the stroke were connected.

Cori told her followers after the stroke with a photo in her hospital bed: "I had a severe stroke this a.m. I started breaking down crying when they told me. Like I’m only 24, what did I do in my past to deserve all of this."

Snoop posted an emotional tribute to his brother on Instagram (PA)

A few days later, Snoop confirmed to PEOPLE that his daughter was "doing a little bit better." For Snoop, the ordeal gave him a new perspective on life as he said she was still in the hospital being treated. She's also struggled with other health issues, including some emotional difficulties leading to a suicide attempt in 2021.

She told PEOPLE previously: "I've had medication since I was six years old, depending on these drugs all my life. So I wanted better for myself. I wanted to change because it just became a lot. I'm only 24 years old, taking 10 to 12 pills every single day. So I kind of just went cold turkey."

Alex West