Kim Porters sudden death at 47 is said to have left ex-partner Diddy devastated.
The couple split over 11 years ago but continued to co-parent their three children – twins Jessie James, DLila Star, 11, and Christian Combs, 20 – as close friends.
Diddys ex model girlfriend was found dead at her home on Thursday afternoon after emergency services were called for a cardiac arrest.
Diddy is devastated and shocked, a source told People on Friday morning.
He and Kim were still very close friends and co-parents even though their romantic relationship didnt work, they were still a family.
Diddys rep Cindi Berger confirmed news of Kims death in a statement that said: Sadly, I can confirm the passing of Kim Porter. I ask that you give the families privacy at this time.
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A representative for the Combs family has been approached by Metro.co.uk for additional comment.
Diddys relationship with Kim spanned a decade, often breaking off then reconciling.
They first started dating in 1994 and broke up in 2007, after which he dated musician Cassie for a further 11 years.
Father-of-five Diddy has 24-year-old son Justin with ex-girlfriend Misa Hylton-Brim but Kim welcomed Diddys second son in 1998 and their twin girls were born in December 2006.
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The model also helped to raise Diddys daughter Chance, whom he welcomed five months before the birth of their twins.
Meanwhile, from her previous marriage to singer/producer Al B, Kim also had a son named Quincy, 27, who featured in Diddys Combs Family Holiday Card with his other five children in 2013.
Sources told TMZ that Kim had been suffering flu-like symptoms, and possibly pneumonia, for several weeks.
Another source said that Kim had contacted her doctor on Wednesday to complain that she wasnt feeling any better.
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