Big Black's Ex-Wife Gives Details On His Death

Earlier today, we shared a message from Big Black's former TV partner Rob Dydrek about his recent passing. If you didn't hear, the 45-year-old died of a heart attack on Tuesday (May 9).

Black's ex-wife Shannon Turley reveals that he was in a Texas hospital for several days, as doctors watched his heart and overall condition. Black had a defibrillator put in his chest some time ago, and there was a discussion about putting him on the transplant list for a new heart.

Turley reports that after the reality star lost consciousness, doctors tried to bring him back for a total of 30 minutes, but were unsuccessful. Black has been living with Turley since his health took a turn for the worse, although they've been divorced since 2009.

Besides his ex-wife, the former MTV star is survived by their nine-year-old daughter Isis.

This is Shannon, Big Black's ex-wife, I'm heartbroken to tell you of Black's passing. He's everything to me and Isis and we will miss him

— Big Black (@BigBlack) May 10, 2017