Heavy D (real name Dwight Arrington Myers) was rushed to an L.A. hospital around noon today … and was pronounced dead at the hospital at 1 PM. He was 44 years old. A 911 call was placed from Heavy’s Beverly Hills home around 11:25 AM to report an unconscious male on the walkway. When help arrived, we’re told Heavy D was conscious and speaking — and was transported to a nearby hospital. He died a short time later. Cops are investigating the death — and so far, there are no obvious signs of foul play. Mister Cee, one of Heavy D’s long time friends put out a tribute to the Hip Hop icon earlier today. Click the pic above to take a listen.