Update on Pimp C Death

According to Capt. Ed Winter of the L.A. County Coroner's office, Pimp C (Real name: Chad Butler) appears to have died of natural causes.Winter tells TMZ.com that there was no drug paraphernalia found in Pimp C's hotel room and that it did not appear he had fallen or injured himself.

Reports suggest Pimp C was found fully clothed on top of the bed lying on his side. Winter adds that it does not appear anyone else was in the room with Pimp C at the time of his death. An autopsy will be performed with toxicology results available in six to eight weeks. Pimp C was found dead yesterday (Dec. 4) in his hotel room at the Mondrian Hotel on the sunset strip in Hollywood. He was 33.

Manager Rick Martin, who was on hand this morning to identify the body of client and dear friend Chad Butler aka Pimp C, offers this statement regarding today's tragic loss: This morning saw the loss of a man that was not only a client, but a very dear friend at a time when he had the most to live for. He was my best friend and I will always love him. Chad's tragic passing leaves behind mourners the world over, including his mother, wife and children whom Chad loved more than anything. An official cause of death has yet to be determined. I was so very proud of Chad and the growth he has shown since his release from prison; as an artist and business man and as a person. As one half of the legendary Texas group UGK, Chad was finally seeing the results of the years of love and labor that he and Bun B have put in over the years, culminating in the tremendous success of their album, Underground Kingz. Chad was set to soar with not only a new solo deal on Jive Records, but a lucrative publishing deal, a new satellite radio show, several group projects and a national cologne endorsement. Chad had everything to live for, making his unexpected passing a travesty.

Right now, my number one concern is the well being and livelihood of his family who are the ones most deeply affected by this loss. All efforts will be made to ensure that they are properly cared for in this tragic time and beyond.

As Chad's friend and manager, and on behalf of his family and those closest to him, we ask that you, the press keep reports of his passing to tributes to his amazing contributions as an artist and wait for the facts surrounding his death to come to light. Please let us all remember Pimp C as the kind and warmhearted man and rap music pioneer that he was.

This update courtesy of Drew Reports!!!