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Harry Rutter

Coolio's children detail plans for sweet tribute with dad's ashes after rapper's death

Coolio's kids have detailed plans for a sweet tribute using their dad's ashes.

Seven of the late rapper's children have reportedly revealed intentions to create a moving memory with their father's ashes.

The 90s star died last month aged 59 and was found dead on a bathroom floor, with medical staff predicting he suffered a cardiac arrest.

According to his death certificate, and as reported by TMZ, Coolio's body has already been cremated – prompting plans from his family.

The outlet says that seven of his children will be creating custom jewellery to keep their dad's ashes close to their heart.

Coolio's kids are creating custom jewellery to keep their dad's ashes (WireImage)

A representative for the US star reportedly told TMZ that each of his children will receive a pendant to hold the ashes, along with a custom designed necklace.

Each of his sons and daughters will get to pick customised inscriptions for their jewellery, according to the outlet.

A report reads: "A few other close family members will get them as well. The rest of Coolio's ashes will go into an urn once all the necklaces are distributed."

The positive news comes after Coolio's friends have claimed that his struggles with asthma may have contributed to his sudden death.

The 90s star died last month aged 59 (FilmMagic)

It's believed that he had been in good spirits in the days leading up to his death but often struggled with his asthma and kept inhalers on him at all times, according to TMZ.

Sources told the publication that those around Coolio informed medics about his history of difficulties breathing upon arrival.

Pal Montell Jordan revealed his shock after discovering the news, admitting he had been performing with Coolio on the I Love the '90s tour but had no idea he was ill.

He told Page Six: "I've been with him for weeks and for months now and I did not know and still don't know the circumstances behind his passing.

He had been in 'good spirits' in the days leading up to his death (Getty Images)

"But I did not see anything that would have given an indication that he was ill or that anything happened to him."

Coolio died at the home of a friend in Los Angeles but no immediate cause of his death had been announced.

Sources claim that the late rapper had locked himself in a bathroom of the LA home before falling over, with a friend breaking the door down to gain access.

Medical staff are believed to have worked for 45 minutes to bring him back but he was subsequently pronounced dead on the scenes.

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