Music executive Irv Gotti passed away this week, with several of his industry peers mourning the mogul and offering condolences to his family. His children, Angie, Sonny, and JJ (Jonathan), also shared a tribute in honor of their father’s life and legacy.
Gotti’s longtime partner and ex-wife, Debbie Lorenzo, has also shared her own grief over losing the man built a life with, and cared for long after their marriage came to an end.
“Irv, you will be greatly missed. I can’t believe I’m saying that!,” she began on Instagram, adding a heartbreak emoji.
“Married, divorced, great friends, and so many life lessons—everything we’ve been through good and bad has molded me into the woman I am today! God never wastes anything; He uses everything for His ultimate glory!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 19: Irv Gotti, Debbie Lorenzo and Angie Pearson attend as WEtv celebrates the premieres of Growing Up Hip Hop New York and Untold Stories of Hip Hop on August 19, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for WEtv)
“Irv the Icon,” she went on, “you ignited the music industry with your presence, vision, and talent. You shattered records and did it all on your own terms. You had a truly big heart.
“You fought long and hard, and now you’re resting. Know that we raised three beautiful, compassionate young adults, and I’m honored that God chose us to be their parents. It brought me joy to see them take such great care of you. Rest well; I love you my friend.”
Gotti and Lorenzo were married for over a decade before divorcing in 2013.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 26: Irv Gotti speaks onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)
Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the age of 54. While an official cause of death has not been confirmed, many reports indicate that the Murder Inc. founder suffered a stroke — his second — which led to a brain bleed. See Debbie’s post below.
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