Kanye West’s mom, Dr. Donda West, has died prematurely at the age of 58-years-old.  She was a former college professor who retired to manage Kanye’s career as a rapper.

West often spoke about the close relationship he shared with his mother. Dr. West worked as the Chair of the English Department at Chicago State University before retiring to become her son’s manager.

Kanye’s mom was the CEO of West Brands, LLC at the time of her death. She was also Chair of the Kanye West Foundation.

May she rest in peace and Kanye use her life as inspiration in his own.