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Rapper Kanye West's mother allegedly ignored the advice of a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon weeks before her death - a decision which may have ultimately sealed her fate.
Donda West, 58, died as a result of complications related to a cosmetic surgical procedure in a California hospital on Saturday.
But her death could possibly have been avoided if she'd heeded leading cosmetic surgeon Dr. Andre Aboolian's advice, contactmusic.com reports.
Aboolian tells US celebrity news show Access Hollywood that he had a consultation with Donda to discuss the possibility of her having a breast reduction and a tummy tuck, but he'd refused to operate on her, citing a medical condition as the reason.
He says, "She needed what's called a medical clearance which just about anybody over the age of 40 is required to have.
"Because of Donda's age, she was required to get some cardiac clearance to make sure her heart is in good shape to go through for the surgery... She had a condition that was of concern.
"I spoke to her about two weeks ago and she was supposed to see the internist for the medical clearance... but she never followed through, as far as I know.
"Stuff like this does happen here and there and surgery is not to be taken lightly. You have to take the right precautions and you have to prepare for it."
The surgeon who operated on Donda West has a bit of a shady past.
Celebtv.com claims to have in their possession a rather damning document which basically recommended that Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Jan Adams M.D's physician a and surgeon's certificate revoked or suspend in April of this year.
The website also alleges that Adams had been sued for malpractice - twice.
But relating to the tragic death of Donda West, Adams tells TMZ he did nothing wrong.
Kanye has also thanked his fans for their overwhelming support following his mother's death.
Through his publicist he said, "would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support and kind words."
3pm Update:
The plastic surgeon at the centre of the Donda West scandal has issued a statement.
Dr. James Adams says: "I want to first express my deepest condolences to the West family at a very difficult time. As a medical doctor practicing in this field, I hold sacred the bond of confidentiality that exists between the patient and doctor. Out of respect of the West family, and the absence of verifiable information, any comment without having first discussing that information with the family would be unprofessional."
The Los Angeles Coroner's Office has commented on the autopsy conducted on Donda.
Captain Ed Winter said that "nothing stood out" during the autopsy.
The final cause of death would not be determined until toxicology reports are completed in six to eight weeks' time.
Watch a video clip of Winter's statement here.
Meanwhile, TMZ is reporting that another of Adams' patients allegedly sued the surgeon for malpractice - after he supposedly left a "foreign object" in her body.
The lawsuit details that patient Lori Ufondu underwent breast augmentation by Dr. Adams in 1996. And that revision surgery performed by another doctor in 2003 exposed a surgical sponge had been left in her body following Adams' handy work.
Website celebtv.com has uncovered a sexual assault claim made against Adams.
It looks like the proverbial is about to well and truly hit the fan...
Stay tuned for further updates.
Who's that girl?
Actor Sean Penn openly admits that he barely knew ex-wife Madonna when they were married, and can't recall "a single conversation" with her.
Penn and Madonna tied the knot in 1985, but divorced four years later amidst reports of domestic violence and mental cruelty he supposedly inflicted on superstar Madge.
Their tempestuous relationship frequently made headlines around the world, and the press aptly nicknamed them the "Poison Penns".
Penn blames his own vanity and excessive drinking for the breakdown of their marriage.
He says, "She was a phenomenon, but nothing could have told anybody what would happen next. I describe that marriage as loud. That's how I remember it. I don't recall having a single conversation in four years of marriage."
"I've talked to her a few times since, and there's a whole person there. I just didn't know it. I was just living in my own head. Who was it that said 'Men are vain, particularly young men'? That was me, and I liked to drink a lot."
"I'm not saying it was meaningless. I've carried over the lessons to things more applicable now."
Madonna famously dedicated her 1987 True Blue album to her then husband, Sean - referring to him in the liner notes as "the coolest guy in the universe".
Cool, he obviously most definitely wasn't. But I'm glad he got over himself and removed his head from his derrire.
Source: Dailysnack.com
Hopping mad
Heather Mills' war against the McCartney clan is getting dirty.
British tabloid the News of the World is reporting that Mills has a secret 'box of evidence' which contains a series of tapes - one of which allegedly contains a recording of Sir Paul calling her a "one-legged b***h".
Mucca's Pandora's Box is said to be securely locked away in the vaults of a London-based bank, and contains ten recordings which she says will flip the lid on their turbulent five-year marriage.
Sources close to Mucca say she's convinced the tapes will help her win the pr war against her husband, and also earn the public's sympathy vote.
Mucca has made repeated references to her secret stash in several TV interviews, but deliberately kept the details of its contents well hidden.
Some of Mucca's sensational claims include that Paul:
* Took Viagra pills to rev up their sex life
* Was involved in several tempestuous rows with Mucca
* Admitted he was partially to blame over their marriage breakdown
* Shamelessly mocked Mucca by calling her "a silly cow" and "spoilt"
The newspaper also quotes a close friend as saying: "There are other recordings Heather says prove Paul referred to her as a 'one-legged b***h'.
"She's hoping this shows people what she's had to put up with, and will let the public make up their own mind about who was to blame for their split."
The source also reveals how Heather has mentioned an alleged nasty phone call from Paul's daughter Stella, who ranted: "I hope you lose your other f****ing leg!"
Now play nicely, children.
My opinion's divided at the moment. To be honest, the more I read about Mucca's alleged box of subversive goodies, the more I'm inclined to sway in her direction - but that could be just idle curiosity talking.
Perhaps she really is a few sandwiches short of a picnic after all. If so, go sell crazy somewhere else, Mucca - we're all stocked up here.
What do you think of the Macca Vs Mucca saga?
Posh prego?
It's just what the world needs - another spoilt, Hollywood rich kid.
Ok! Magazine is under the impression that Victoria Beckham is breeding again and with child.
Posh, already a mother of three boys has made no secret of her desire to have a daughter.
Conveniently, the magazine reports that the pouty one has been spotted buying baby girl clothes at an LA store.
Their source seems to think Posh was also gathering information for designing a nursery for their new Southern California home while at the store.
Could Posh really be breeding again?
A rep for Victoria told OK! that the singer is "not pregnant".
Two words: Jennifer Lopez.
Quote of the day:
"I'm not going to have children, unless I become a science experiment." Actress Kim Cattrall, 51, rules out giving birth
Eyes wide open
Nicole Kidman has revealed to newspaper USA Today that her life was vacuous and dull while she was married to Tiny Tom Cruise.
No surprise there then.
Most of her interview was filled with shameless self-promotion, but the latter half was far juicier - it was basically a one finger salute to alien Tom that her life is now too fabulous for words, and she couldn't be happier.
"A lot of my life, particularly when I was working so much, it was about trying to fill in the gaps. Now there's much more reason to exist in the world without my identity needing to be through work.
"Tom and I, we moved and moved and moved. Your sense of where do I come from becomes less and less relevant."
Nicole, I salute you. You escaped from Tiny Tom's clutches and chose life down here with us mortals.
Fast gossip
* Paris Hilton licks her lips: Mollygood
* Kate Moss is ready to dump her boyfriend: Hollywoodrag
* Sharon Stone flashes her camel-toe: WWTDD
* Eva Longoria picketing: Stupidcelebrities
* The smelliest celebrities in Hollywood: Maxim
* Pammy's lady lumps on display: Hollywoodtuna
* James Woods dating a toddler: EB
* Angelina Jolie protests: Justjarred
