Ali Rafiq, a renowned photographer and cinematographer from St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on May 19, 2023, at the age of 37. His death shocked his family, friends, and fans, who remembered him as a talented and creative artist. But what was the cause of his death? How did he collapse in his parents’ house? Here are some details about his tragic demise.
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Organ Failure Listed as the Cause of Death
According to TMZ, Ali Rafiq’s sister, Rabia Rafiq, said that her brother’s death certificate listed “organ failure” as the cause of death. However, the family is still waiting for the toxicology reports to see if there is more to the story. Rabia also said that there were no signs of foul play or any indicators as to why he collapsed.
Rabia told TMZ that her mother found Ali on the floor of her St. Louis home on Friday afternoon. It appeared as if Ali had fallen and hit his head on a table. She said that her mother discovered Ali around 4 p.m. that day, about three hours after they believe he passed away.
Rabia also said that her brother had no known illnesses other than asthma, which was never a serious issue for him. She said that he was healthy and active, and had recently started working out more.
Tributes from Friends and Fans
Ali Rafiq was a close friend of Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix, the stars of the reality TV show “Vanderpump Rules”. The duo paid tribute to their late friend on social media, expressing their grief and love for him.
Sandoval, who knew Rafiq since childhood, wrote on Instagram: “The love I have for you is way beyond words I will carry u forever in my heart. Always cherishing the beautiful memories, uncontrollable laughter, and epic experiences we had together. You were My best friend, my brother. I’ll catch u on the next sunrise… 5min/5hour 5or500”.
Madix, who met Rafiq through Sandoval, also shared a lengthy post on her Instagram story, saying: “I keep wanting to text you. it feels like this can’t even be real. we were just planning your trip to LA. talking about our futures and all the things we were looking forward to. i miss our talks about life. i miss sending each other cat memes. i miss geeking out over food. or dj videos. i miss you bringing your turntables over. i miss us both wanting to go home but still staying out and having fun. i miss cut copy and chromeo songs”.
Many fans and followers of Rafiq also commented on his last Instagram post, which was a photo of him smiling with the caption “Life is good”. They expressed their condolences and admiration for his work and personality.
A Legacy of Artistic Excellence
Ali Rafiq was the owner of Rafiq Films, a company that specialized in photography and cinematography. He had worked on various projects, including music videos, documentaries, commercials, and weddings. He had also collaborated with celebrities such as Nelly, Chingy, and Murphy Lee.
Rafiq was known for his passion, creativity, and professionalism. He had a unique style and vision that made his work stand out. He was also a generous and kind person, who supported and inspired others. He had a positive outlook on life and a sense of humor that made him fun to be around.
Ali Rafiq will be remembered as a talented and beloved artist, who left behind a legacy of artistic excellence. He will be missed by his family, friends, and fans, who will cherish his memories and his work. Rest in peace, Ali Rafiq.
