Death Of Kanye West And Former Chairperson Of Chicago...

On November 10, 2007, Donda West, the mother of Kanye West and former chairperson of Chicago State University’s English Department, was pronounced dead at the Centinela Freeman Regional Medical Center in Marina del Rey, California. West’s death was unexpected, and oddly followed surgical procedures she had undergone the day before she was found unconscious in her California home. Since her death in 2007, there has been much speculation as to the cause, bringing about the investigation of Dr. Jan Adams, her plastic surgeon. The various complications that accompany any surgical procedure could have played a role, but there is a much stronger possibility that not only the ethical misconduct of Dr. Adams led to West’s death, but also his clinical misjudgement and malpractice that took place as well. Having gone under the knife for a breast reduction, tummy-tuck, and liposuction, Donda West’s desire to soon relish the results of her newly reconstructed middle-aged body was short-lived. To confirm or deny the many speculations of why she died so suddenly after her procedure, the family and Dr. Adams awaited the coroner’s report. In the meantime, Dr. Adams denied having any part in her death, suggesting that she could have died from â€Å"heart attack, pulmonary embolism, or accidental overdose of painkillers prescribed after the cosmetic surgery.† He also stated, â€Å"When she left my office, there was no problem whatsoever.† However, between then and in the hours leading up to Donda