MMA Fighter Kimbo Slice Has Died Aged 42

Publish Date
Tuesday, 7 June 2016, 4:46PM
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Street-fighting legend Kimbo Slice has died after being rushed to a Florida hospital, according to his team.

American Top Team - the facility where Slice trained out of in Coconut Creek, Florida, posted a tweet that said the fighter passed away after he was admitted to hospital on Tuesday.

According to a report by TMZ, Slice, real name Kevin Ferguson, was taken from his home in Coral Springs by emergency services before being admitted into care.

It is currently unclear as to the reason for Ferguson's lapse in health, however some reports indicate a possible heart attack.

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