Vigil for Mac Miller to be held at Pittsburgh’s Blue Slide Park

A vigil for the late rapper Mac Miller, who died Friday at age 26, is planned for one of his favorite hometown spots.

XXL reported that Pittsburgh record label Nightfall Records will hold a vigil at Blue Slide Park Tuesday.

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Miller, who was from Pittsburgh, frequently represented his home town in his music. Blue Slide Park, the nickname for Frick Park, is the title of the rapper’s 2011 debut studio album.

Related: Photos: Remembering Mac Miller

His latest and final studio album, “Swimming,” was released Aug. 3. Miller was set to begin a tour in support of the record Oct. 27.

Credit: Amy Harris

Credit: Amy Harris

The vigil takes place at 5 p.m. local time. WPXI reported that a memorial is growing in the park as fans pay their respects with flowers, candles and messages.

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