Kim Kardashian Pays Tribute To Late Las Vegas Act 'Mini Kim' Tripp

Kim Kardashian has taken to her Twitter account to pay tribute to the late Kim Tripp, a Las Vegas tribute act to the star.

The performer was known as ‘Mini Kim Kardashian’ and tragically passed away at the age of 32 last night.

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Kim was found dead outside her Vegas home by her boyfriend Ricky Sells Jr., who starred alongside her in the shows as 'Mini Kanye West’.

Together the couple entertained crowds at Beacher’s Madhouse at the MGM in Vegas and the Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles.

Jeff Beacher, founder of Beacher’s Madhouse, confirmed the heartbreaking news to Us Weekly, saying: “Today is a sad day.

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"The Beacher’s Madhouse family lost one of our founders and original members.

"She was our shining star. My prayers and love go out to our team and her family. She will be loved and missed by all.”

He added to New York Daily News: “Everybody loved her. She was very, very charming. It’s a real horrible loss. She was a great girl.”

Kim Kardashian was also heartbroken to hear the news, writing on Twitter: “My thoughts and prayers go out to Kim Tripp’s friends and family!

"Rest in peace beautiful soul.”

A cause of death is yet to be determined.