‘A life cut entirely too short’: stars pay tribute to Coolio after death at 59

Michelle Pfeiffer, who starred in 1995 film that featured hit single Gangsta's Paradise, among those to pay respects

Tributes have been paid to the Grammy award-winning musician Coolio, who died at the age of 59 on Wednesday.

The death of the rapper, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr, was confirmed by his manager, Sheila Finegan, who in a statement said: We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and client, Coolio, who passed away this afternoon.