'Beastie Boys' member Adam Yauch dies - FOX5 Vegas - KVVU

Adam Yauch, a member of hip-hop trio Beastie Boys, has died, website TMZ.com reported Friday.

Yauch, also known as "MCA," was 47 years old.

The rapper was diagnosed with cancer in 2009.

The report did not say if the diagnosis was related to his death.

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