DJ Clark Kent has handed away on the reported age of 58 following a battle with colon most cancers.
DJ Clark Kent Dies From Colon Most cancers
On Friday (Oct. 25), a message posted by the beloved file spinner’s household on Clark’s Instagram introduced his premature loss of life.
“It’s with deep disappointment that we share the passing of the beloved Rodolfo A. Franklin, recognized to the world as DJ Clark Kent,” the message begins beneath. “Clark handed away Thursday night surrounded by his devoted spouse Kesha, daughter Kabriah and son Antonio.”
“Clark quietly and valiantly fought a three-year battle with Colon Most cancers, whereas persevering with to share his presents with the world,” the assertion continues. “The household is grateful for everybody’s love, assist and prayers throughout this time and ask for privateness as they course of this immense loss.”
Clark’s contemporaries shared form ideas for the DJ within the remark part of the submit.
“I’ve recognized you since i used to be 13,” Pete Rock wrote. “Taking the prepare all the way in which to brooklyn simply to return follow and dj with you. From rooftop union sq. latin quarter & madison sq. backyard hanging out with. DJing on the radio with you. You displaying me dj routines in my home within the basement. i knew you was the appropriate individual to be round if i wished to sharpen my expertise. Thanks for all that you’ve taught me fam and the particular recollections however i’m heartbroken fam however you accoplished a lot then went off to be certainly one of brooklyns most interesting producers ever. Relaxation In Energy champ. You simply round me now in a special kind angel. Respect 4ever Champ.”
“Rattling,” DJ Child Capri typed. “My brother is gone, it has been an honor to know him, our talks I’ll cherish eternally, he was certainly one of a sort, and the world has misplaced an amazing one,, peaceable journey my brother.”
Clark’s loss of life comes after untimely rumors of his passing had been unfold on social media final week.
DJ Clark Kent was a stalwart within the hip-hop neighborhood. Along with being one hip-hop’s elite file spinners, he additionally produced traditional information like Jay-Z’s “Brooklyn’s Most interesting,” The Infamous B.I.G.’s “Sky is the Restrict” and Junior M.A.F.I.A.’s “Participant’s Anthem.” He was additionally an avid shoe collector.
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Take a look at DJ Clark Kent’s household saying his passing beneath.
