Heavy D, rapper, TV star, and mostly recently, actor in the just-released Tower Heist, died suddenly yesterday.

Heavy D was known for his charming, smooth-dancing, less edgy rapping which nicely meshed hip hop with R&B. He led the group Heavy D & the Boyz, whose most popular song was the hit, Now that We Found Love.

The self-described "overweight lover M.C." had recurring roles in several TV shows, including Boston Public and The Tracy Morgan Show.

His last acting role was in the Tower Heist. He played the role of a courthouse guard.

The cause of death for Heavy D, who was just 44, will take weeks to determine, according to the L.A. County Coroner's office.