Kanye's Mum Passes Away

Donda West, mother of Kanye West, has died.

She was 58-years-old – no word yet though on what the cause was.

A spokesman's confirmed she died Saturday night in Los Angeles adding: "The family respectfully asks for privacy during this time of grief."

Donda West was known for the strong bond she shared with her son, by whose side she was often seen at parties and award shows.

30-year-old Kanye often spoke of his close relationship with his mother, who raised him alone after her husband left when Kanye was three-years-old.

She was the inspiration for the song, Hey Mama, on Kanye West's 2005 album Late Registration, in which he sings: "Hey Mama, I wanna scream so loud for you, cuz I'm so proud of you... I appreciate what you allowed for me. I just want you to be proud of me."