Christopher 'Big Black' Boykin Of 'Rob & Big' Suddenly Dies, Outpouring Of Love From Estranged Rob & More

Christopher "Big Black" Boykin Of 'Rob & Big' of the popular MTV show "Rob & Big" has died.  Now, his estranged former partner Rob is speaking up.  Details inside...

f you remember the show "Rob & Big" back in the late 2000's, you remember Christopher "Big Black" Boykin. He and his partner-in-crime Rob Dyrdek got into all types of crazy scenarios together to solidify themselves as the comedic powerhouse duo for the millenials. 

In unfortunate news, Big Black died Tuesday morning from an unknown cause of death.  He was 45. TMZ reports:

His rep tells us Chris died Tuesday morning. No official cause of death yet, but multiple people connected to Chris tell us they believe it was a heart attack.

Incredibly sad news. 

Big also appeared on Fantasy Factory, Ridiculousness and Guy Code.

Reportedly, he and Rob stopped speaking years ago after having a falling out over an unknown situation while filming during 2006-2008.  But that didn't stop Rob from pouring out his heart on social media Tuesday evening. 

 

My heart is broken. I don't want to write this post. I don't want to believe that this is reality. I am so thankful for you. We truly were brothers that lived an unexpected unforgettable adventure. I just can't fathom that it would end so suddenly. You will forever be in my heart.

A post shared by Rob Dyrdek (@robdyrdek) on May 9, 2017 at 8:06pm PDT

 

I am so thankful for this moment... thank you for being an amazing human being and brother.

A post shared by Rob Dyrdek (@robdyrdek) on May 9, 2017 at 8:30pm PDT

MTV put out a heartfelt statement about the comedian saying:

"MTV is deeply saddened to learn the news of Christopher 'Big Black' Boykin's passing.  He was a long time and beloved member of the MTV family and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends at this time."

Big's ex-wife, Shannon, also wrote on his Twitter account about she and their 9-year-old daughter, Isis, being heartbroken saying:

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

Others are remembering him as well, tweeting:

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

Rest in Peace! @BigBlack Thank you for the laughs. #RIPBigBlack

— LaTavia (@IamLaTavia) May 10, 2017

I was just talking to @BigBlack at the Bellator fights a few months ago about coming to workout with me. RIP man God bless

— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) May 10, 2017

R.I.P. Big Black.

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