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Rapper Juice WRLD has died at 21

Juice WRLD reportedly passed away after suffering a seizure.
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Rapper Juice WRLD has tragically passed away after suffering a reported seizure at Chicago’s Midway Airport. 

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It has been reported by PEOPLE that the artist – whose real name is Jarad Anthony Higgins – was conscious en route to the hospital on Sunday, but passed away shortly after. 

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Chicago police confirmed to the Chicago Sun-Times that the 21-year-old suffered a medical emergency at the airport after disembarking from his private jet around 2 a.m. 

While a seizure is what is being reported, Cook Country Medical Examiner confirmed to PEOPLE they are yet to perform an autopsy. 

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Juice WRLD at the 2018 VMA’s. (Credit: Getty)

Juice – who once toured with Nicki Minaj – had been celebrating his 21st birthday a little under a week after his death. 

Celebrities messages of grief have poured in overnight, with Ellie Goulding, Chance the Rapper and Kehlani all expressing their sadness over the tragic death. 

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This is a developing story, more to come.

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