Gabrielle Union fondly remembers the late DMX “watching the golden girls” in her trailer for the set of their 2003 film Cradle 2 The Grave … adding that they “tied” to the beloved sitcom
DMX passed away on Friday, at the age of 50, following a “catastrophic” heart attack and reported an overdose.
And her Cradle 2 The Grave co-star Gabrielle Union paid homage to the late rapper by sharing a photo from the 2003 film, along with a heartfelt message that included a reference to “their common love” for “Golden Girls reruns.” .
And in a video that reappeared from Hot Ones in 2017, Gabrielle went on to talk about Dorothy, Blanche, Rose and Sophia’s full fan DMX status.
In memory: Gabrielle Union now remembers late costar DMX, after the rapper and actor tragically died on Friday at the age of 50
According to the anecdote, Union found out the “real fun fact” about DMX, born Earl Simmons, when she was commissioned to bring him to the set following a “dog-biting incident”.
But rather than go out, the rapper invited her to the trailer, where “we would have a Heineken, sometimes a small crown [Royale]and watch the Golden Girls.
He also made an impromptu imitation of the famous gravel star, exclaiming “That’s not funny!” in reference to the 80’s Emmy Award-winning series about retired white women in Florida.
The Girls: Union took to Instagram with a photo from their 2003 film Cradle 2 The Grave, along with a heartfelt message that included a reference to “their common love” for “Golden Girls reruns.”
And in a revised video from Hot Ones in 2017: Gabrielle went on to talk about Dorothy, Blanche, Rose and Sophia’s full fan DMX status
As reported by DailyMail.com on Friday, DMX died at the age of 50 weeks after the heart attack and reported overdose.
“We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, Earl Simmons’ birth name, has died at the age of 50 at White Plains Hospital, along with his family, after being placed on life support for the past few days. ”. confirmed the family in a statement.
And according to TMZ, the rapper could soon be honored with a statue or a street named after him in his hometown of Yonkers, New York.
As reported by DailyMail.com on Friday: DMX died at the age of 50 weeks after the heart attack and reported overdose; seen here in 2019
Starting Saturday, the city is preparing to welcome the family of the regretted star while holding a memorial service for him there, if he chooses to do so.
A source close to the family said there were plans in place to hold both a private and public memorial, along with a Monday meeting to finalize the details.
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano told TMZ that he supports the idea of organizing the DMX memorial service at Yonkers Raceway, which is the largest outdoor venue.
Another famous Yonkers native – one Ella Fitzgerald – already has a statue erected in her honor in the city.
Rest in Peace: The rapper may soon be honored with a statue or street in his name in his hometown of Yonkers, New York; seen in 2016