Nothing ever promised tomorrow today

Kanye West's mother died this weekend after undergoing a "cosmetic procedure."

It is still not clear what sort of surgery Donda West, 58, underwent, what exactly was the cause of death, or if complications arose during or after the surgery. Donda was a big influece in Kayne's music and retired from her job at Chicago State University in 2004 to become his manager.

Prayers for the family, even if Kanye is a whiny punk. More to come as the story develops.

UPDATE: from TMZ.com:
TMZ has learned that just weeks before Donda West died, a plastic surgeon refused to perform procedures on her because of a health condition that could have led to a heart attack.

We've learned Beverly Hills physician, Dr. Andre Aboolian, was set to perform a tummy tuck and breast reduction on Ms. West, but told her she needed to get clearance from an internist whom Dr. Aboolian recommended. We're told West never went to that doctor, and subsequently had the procedures performed -- but not by Dr. Aboolian.