When I heard that Rick James died, I took it as a joke (my friend was laughing when he said it, so I just assumed). What angers me more than his death is the fact that the prime time news didn't do more than mention his death... They didn't even mention who he was (for people who don't know this great artist). I think he died of a heart attack... I think all those years of cocaine and drinking got to the "super freak". We'll miss you Rick.... Farewell! :'(