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very sad news...this just came in over the wire at work


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HL:Comedian Richard Pryor dead of heart attack at 65
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Richard Pryor, the caustic yet perceptive actor-comedian who lived dangerously close to the edge both on stage and off, has died, his ex-wife said Saturday.
He was 65.
Pryor died of a heart attack at his home in the San Fernando Valley sometime late Friday or early Saturday, Flyn Pryor said.

I believe that Richard Pryor was named #1 comedian of all time on a Comedy Central list. RIP RP.

buzz882 Wrote:I believe that Richard Pryor was named #1 comedian of all time on a Comedy Central list. RIP RP.

he was..carlin was number 2...

Wow, this has been a terrible year for celebrity deaths.

From David Letterman to Eddie Murphy to Chris Rock and every comedian who has likewise advanced the art form, Richard Prior is always cited as influence number 1. He is a significant figure in American cultural, far beyond stand-up comedy.

His life was too short and too tough in it's final years. Rest In Peace Mother F***&^!

Stephen Dame Wrote:From David Letterman to Eddie Murphy to Chris Rock and every comedian who has likewise advanced the art form, Richard Prior is always cited as influence number 1. He is a significant figure in American cultural, far beyond stand-up comedy.

His life was too short and too tough in it's final years. Rest In Peace Mother F***&^!

Shoulda laid off the crack...fairwell Richie!!!

Goulet!!!

Man, this is sad news. He was truly one funny, brilliant comic. Perhaps the funniest guy ever. R.I.P. Mr. Pryor.