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The Fat Boys' rapper, Prince Markie Dee has died at the age of 52.

Dee's death was confirmed on Twitter by the band's manager, Louis Gregory on Thursday.

The songwriter would have been 53 on Friday, February 19th.

No cause of death has been released.

"Forever in my Heart. Prince Markie Dee was more than a rapper; he was one of my very best and closest friends," Gregory wrote.

"My heart breaks today because I lost a brother," he added. "I'll always love you Mark and I'll cherish everything you taught me. Tomorrow is your birthday, swing my way big bro."