Tim Patterson, who grew up with Diddy, 55, in Mount Vernon, New York, drew a clear line between the man born as Sean Combs and the one who became known as Puffy, Brother Love and other names.

HAMILTON — Tim Patterson died Jan. 16, 2019, just short of his 84th birthday. He was born in Peoche, Nevada, to John E. Patterson and Cuma Vanilla Cooper, on March ...

Tim Patterson, who grew up with Diddy, 55, in Mount Vernon, New York, drew a clear line between the man born as Sean Combs and the one who became known as Puffy, Brother Love and other names.