Kim Porter dead: Diddy pictured at ex's house as police 'rule out foul play'

Kim Porter, an American actress and model, was found unresponsive at her home in Toluca Lake, California yesterday.

Diddy’s representative Cindy Berger confirmed the mother of the rapper’s three children had died.

Cindi told TMZ: “Sadly, I confirm the passing of Kim Porter. I ask that you give the families privacy at this time.”

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said they “do not suspect foul play” after Kim was found dead “in her bed”, reports NBCLA.

They told the US news network Diddy was “extremely cooperative and understandably upset” when speaking to detectives.

NBCLA reporter, Robert Kovacik, shared a picture of Diddy outside the home of his former girlfriend’s.

Sources told TMZ Kim had been suffering from flu-like symptoms and possible pneumonia for several weeks, but it was still unclear what had caused her death.

Another source told the publication Kim had contacted her doctor the day before to complain she wasn’t feeling any better.

Kim and Diddy, 49, real name Sean Coombs, dated on-and-off for 13 years and share three children together – Christian Casey, 20, Jessie James and D’Lila Star, both 11.

The late star also had another son, Qunicy, from her previous relations with R&B producer Al B.Sure!.

Rihanna paid tribute to Kim by sharing a number of photos of her with her four children on Instagram.

The US singer wrote: “This heavy. Heartbroken about this man. We lost a real one today, beautiful inside and out.

“So many will be affected by this, some won’t even know why… but the whole world was graced by the vibrance in your spirit.

“My deepest condolences to the ones that were blessed enough to know, meet, and love her!

“Such a special soul man! This don’t even feel real! May God comfort and protect her children and loved ones! RIP @ladykp.”

Drake uploaded an image of Kim on Instagram beside the caption: “Sending peace and prayers to my brothers and to the big homie Puff. Love ya’ll and I am so sorry.”

Rapper 50 Cent also spoke out online in tribute to the late model.

The 43-year-old wrote: “R.I.P. to Kim Porter, I send my condolences to her friends and family.

“She was loved and will be missed dearly. I know Puff is hit right now, he loved her for real, soulmate type s**t. Chin up Puff. Positive vibes only.”

While Nicki Minaj posted a clip of Kim and said: “The most heartbreaking news. My condolences to your children, family & friends.

“Sending love to Puff as well, I can’t even imagine what you must be going through. Gone way too soon. Rest In Peace, Queen.”

source: express.co.uk