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TMZ is reporting that Christopher “Big Black” Boykin of MTV’s “Rob & Big” has passed away, adding that a representative for Boykin confirmed the news. He was 45 years old.
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At this time, there has been no information or speculation as to a cause of death.
Boykin was portrayed as professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek’s best friend and bodyguard on “Rob & Big,” which ran from 2006 to 2008. He also appeared on the show’s spin-off, “Fantasy Factory,” as well as Dyrdek’s third MTV show, “Ridiculousness.” He is also featured on the video games “Skate” and “Skate 2.”
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Boykin was born in Mississippi and served in the United States Navy prior to becoming a reality TV star. He is survived by his 9-year-old daughter, Isis Rea Boykin, whom he left “Rob & Big” to focus on taking care of.
RIP @BigBlack. My heart is crushed. I'll remember all the times you made me laugh and my prayers go out to your family ❤️🙏🏼😢
— Chanel (@chanelwestcoast) May 10, 2017
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