India, Jan. 14 -- John Forte, a prominent musician who famously collaborated with the hip-hop group Fugees, has passed away at 50 after a medical emergency, authorities confirmed. Forte was found unresponsive by law enforcement at his home in Martha's Vineyard, an affluent island off Massachusetts. He was later declared dead.

Though the medical examiner has yet to release an autopsy report, authorities do not suspect foul play in the death. However, details on Forte's deteriorating health surfaced via the musician's friends of family.

Friends of the family of John Forte confirmed that he was suffering from a seizure condition. He was managing frequent seizures which reportedly started after his hospitalization around a year back. Report...