Eazy-E, whose real name was Eric Lynn Wright, died on March 26, 1995, at the age of 30. His cause of death was complications related to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). Eazy-E was diagnosed with AIDS only around a month before his demise, shocking both his fans and the hip-hop community.
It is believed that Eazy-E contracted HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, from unprotected sexual encounters with multiple partners. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, he was known for his promiscuous lifestyle, which likely contributed to his infection. However, the exact circumstances and timeline of his infection remain unknown.
In February 1995, Eazy-E was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles with what he thought was asthma and pneumonia. However, he was soon diagnosed with AIDS. The news spread quickly, and on March 16, Eazy-E held a press conference to confirm his diagnosis. At that point, he had already lost a considerable amount of weight and seemed visibly weakened.
Unfortunately, Eazy-E’s condition rapidly deteriorated, and he fell into a coma shortly after the press conference. Just ten days later, on March 26, he passed away from AIDS-related complications.
Eazy-E’s death brought significant attention to the AIDS epidemic and helped raise awareness about the disease, particularly within the hip-hop community. It also led to discussions about safe sex and the importance of testing for sexually transmitted infections. Eazy-E’s legacy as a groundbreaking rapper and his untimely death further emphasized the need for education and prevention when it comes to HIV/AIDS.
