Irv Gotti’s death three weeks ago shook the entertainment world and his family. His brother Chris Gotti Lorenzo recently joined Mark Halperin on his 2way podcast, where he shared what he believed led to his siblings’s death. Lorenzo revealed that his brother hated hospitals and tried as much as possible to avoid them. He also disclosed that Gotti denied his diabetes diagnosis to the end.
Chris Lorenzo Reveals Details of Irv Gotti’s Death
Chris Lorenzo has come out with more details about his younger brother, Irv Gotti’s death. Lorenzo revealed that the Murder Inc. Records co-founder managed his diabetes poorly, and this led to his untimely passing. Lorenzo shared that Gotti didn’t get a diagnosis early, as he was diagnosed in his “late 40s,” because he avoided doctors, which impacted the disease’s progression. According to the older sibling, Gotti was playing poker and eating Chinese food the night he suffered a “massive hemorrhagic stroke.”
Irv Gotti Struggled With Diagnosis Before Death
Irv Gotti’s death on February 5, while not unexpected, shocked many. The record producer’s friend, Russell Simmons, had alerted the internet the day before he passed that Gotti was on life support, and his family had gathered to say bye. Gotti died after a stroke, which was linked to his diabetes. According to the records founder himself, he didn’t manage his health well, including avoiding the use of his insulin. His health problems were compounded by his fear and avoidance of hospitals and doctors.
Additionally, after Gotti found out about his diabetes, he found it difficult to accept the diagnosis.
“He didn’t believe it,” Lorenzo told Hasperin.
He also shared that his brother refused to watch his diet. Meanwhile, Gotti confirmed this when he was alive as he was open about his health issues. However, he had promised to be more careful, something he never successfully did. Lorenzo shed light on this during his interview and disclosed that his brother wanted to live life and go on his terms.
Damon Dash Comments About Having Diabetes
Meanwhile, Dame Dash was also on the podcast with Halperin and Lorenzo. He opened up about his diabetes during the conversation and revealed that he was diagnosed at 15. Dash revealed that he thought he had AIDS because he was “feeling thirsty and losing weight” and “thought it was something [he] wouldn’t be able to beat.” However, his fears were dispelled after he got a test done. Knowing that he was just diabetes and not AIDS meant that he could just “take a needle,” and it made him grateful for life.
Fans React To Chris Lorenzo’s Comments About Irv’s Death
Fans trooped to the comment section after Onsite posted the footage of Chris Lorenzo’s interview about Irv Gotti’s death. Many urged black men to take hospital visits seriously and listen to doctors. A fan remarked:
“This shit pmo. Irv sold his catalog for a fortune. That man had the means to hire the best doctors, trainers, dieticians and chefs to help him keep his diabetes under control, because diabetes is absolutely manageable. He should still be here.”
A second fan said:
“I’m so glad they’re speaking on this, instead of staying silent. Our community needs more of this.”
Another person commented:
“Black men should visit a doctor at least every six months and take their advice seriously.”
Someone said:
“I’ll never understand how people are promiscuous, but don’t take themselves to the doctors for annual checks ups. He bragged about sleeping with many different women at the same time. These men walking around with STDs, diabetes, hypertension, and toxicity.”
Irv Gotti’s death was avoidable; family, friends, and fans will miss him. Hopefully, his demise will encourage more men and women to take their health seriously and live long.
#Clique, what do you think about Irv Gotti’s brother’s revelations about his death? Let us know in the comments.
