JENNIFER Lopez's ex-boyfriend David Cruz has died at just 51 years old.
The singer and actress' high school sweetheart passed away on Saturday of heart disease, TMZ first reported on Monday.
The New York City Medical Examiner's Office told TMZ that David died on Saturday in Mount Sinai West Hospital in Manhattan.
No other information was available aside from his cause of death.
TMZ also talked to David's longtime partner, Isa, who said: "He was kind and loving. He never held on to anything and was always very open.
"He was a devoted father, he helped raise his step-son who is now in the Marines. He loved the Yankees and Knicks.
"He loved going to the theater with me.
"My favorite moment was family date night, because it wasn't just special for me but for the kids as well. He always made sure to end things with an 'I love you.'"
READ MORE IN ENTERTAINMENT
Jennifer and David started dating when she was just 15 years old and were together for over ten years.
However, their relationship didn't survive her fame, as they broke things off early in her career - but not before walking a few red carpets together.
After their breakup, she married Ojani Noa, dancer Cris Judd and singer Marc Anthony.
She is now engaged to baseball star Alex Rodriguez.
Inside Jennifer Lopez's incredible 50th birthday party with A-list mates and A-RodDo you have a story for The US Sun team?
Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552.
ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tbTEZqqupl6YvK57xKernqqklravucSnq2htZ22Adn6Oo5ynppmbsrN5y6innrJdmsVurs6ynauhlaOxbrDAr6CdZZOnwrt5w56YnWc%3D