Former Jozi and YoTV member Luther ‘Crazy Lu’ Cohen has died, his family confirmed.
Crazy Lu’s brother, Marvin Cohen, a former producer on SABC 1 entertainment show Live Amp, said they were informed of his death at around 3am on Friday morning.
“All we know is that he died from an apparent asthma attack. He’s been an asthmatic his whole life. A year ago he fell into a coma from a bad attack,” said Marvin.
“Our condolences go out to the family, friends and supporters of Luther “Crazy Lu” Cohen. Thank you for your influence in the SA hip-hop scene. @TheMarvinCohen your #LiveAMP is here for you,” the show said on its official Twitter account.
Our condolences go out to the family, friends and supporters of Luther “Crazy Lu” Cohen. Thank you for your influence in the SA hip-hop scene. @TheMarvinCohen your #LiveAMP is here for you?? pic.twitter.com/36VEOQ8cXV
— Live Amp (@liveamp) November 8, 2019
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. Very big condolence goes out to the COHEN family. Terribly sorry we couldn’t connect when you were alive. Life’s short ?? pic.twitter.com/1c4b74KESb
— Da L.E.S (@2freshLES) November 8, 2019