The cause of death is still unknown.
LONG BEACH (KTLA) -- Long Beach-born rapper and singer Nathaniel Hale, better known as "Nate Dogg," has died at the age of 41.
The cause of death is still unknown.
In recent years, Hale suffered two strokes.
He was paralyzed on one side of his body after a massive stroke in 2007. He had a second stroke in 2008.
Hale got his start as a member of his church choir, and shot to popularity while recording with Snoop Dogg and Warren G.
Snoop Dogg, who is also from Long Beach, tweeted: "We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb. One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met. I love u buddy luv. U will always b wit me 4ever n a day u put the g n g funk u put the 1 n 213 n u put yo stamp on evrybdy u ever didit wit."
Snoop continued, "I miss u cuzz I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up wit u and I will c u again n heaven cuz u know d slogan." He added, "all doggs go to heaven yo homie n baby brotha bigg snoopdogg!!"
Comedian Dave Chappelle also took to Twitter to talk about Hale's passing, writing, "Moment of silence for a hip-hop legend; RIP Nate Dogg. You will be missed, G Funk Era forever. #natedogg."
Nate released three solo albums: G-Funk Classics, Vol 1 & 2 in 1998, Music And Me in 2001 and a self-titled LP in 2004.
He was nominated for four Grammys, most recently for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2007 for the Eminem song "Shake That."
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