Chris ‘Gotti’ Lorenzo Talks About Brother Irv Gotti’s Diabetes Battle And Claims He Eventually Suffered A Fatal Stroke While Eating Chinese Food And Playing Poker

While speaking on his brother Irv Gotti’s recent passing and his health, Chris Gotti, born Chris Lorenzo, says Irv was diagnosed with diabetes and later suffered a stroke while eating Chinese food and playing poker.

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As we previously reported, Irv, born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr., died on February 5 at 54 years old. The rap mogul’s children confirmed his passing in a joint statement shared on their father’s Instagram account.

The February 6 message — written by his children Angie, Sonny, and JJ (Jonathan) — read:

“Surrounded by family and friends, he departed this world, leaving behind a legacy that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him and the countless lives he touched. Our dad was an incredible man, a true visionary who transformed the hip-hop industry and changed the game for artists and fans alike. His passion for music and dedication to his craft inspired many, and his contributions will continue to influence future generations.”

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At the time of his passing, a rep for Irv Gotti told TMZ that his client had been struggling with diabetes for years. The rep also said his medical condition also caused him to have a minor stroke last year. During a 2023 interview on ‘Drink Champs,’ Irv Gotti also admitted that he wasn’t consistent with taking his insulin.

While recently appearing on the ‘2WAY Tonight’ with host Mark Halperin, a couple of doctors, and fellow rap mogul Damon “Dame” Dash, Chris “Gotti” Lorenzo, 58, speaks about his late brother’s health and passing. Chris Lorenzo says his brother Irv Gotti had a “massive hemorrhagic stroke” while eating Chinese food before his death. Lorenzo says:

“He’s 54. I believe he was diagnosed in his late 40s. But Irv doesn’t go to the doctor so that’s why he’s so late being diagnosed. And when he finally did go get a real physical and a check-up, they were like, ‘You’re diabetic,’ and he didn’t believe it.”

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Lorenzo also speaks about losing their father, who was also diagnosed with diabetes and died at age 86. He says, “And when we talk about this topic, I watched him suffer the least three years of his life. So it’s about quality of life.”

He adds, “We all have to go at one point in time we just really wanna go on our terms. And Irv, sadly enough, he did go on his terms. He just didn’t believe it and he was like, ‘I’m going to go the way I wanted.’ He ate a bunch of Chinese food while playing poker and had a massive hemorrhagic stroke, which is bleeding on the brain.”

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