Rapper MF Doom dies aged 49

He died on October 31, his wife announced.
Tributes have been paid to rapper MF Doom. Picture: Instagram

Tributes have been paid to rapper MF Doom. Picture: Instagram

Fri, 01 Jan, 2021 - 11:10
Alex Green, PA Entertainment Reporter

Hip hop star MF Doom has died at the age of 49, his wife has confirmed.

The rapper and producer, real name Daniel Dumile, was known for his elusive public image and for performing in a mask styled after the Marvel Comics supervillain Doctor Doom.

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