[opiated]

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


C-Obit-Pryor
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INDEX: International, Entertainment, Film, Celebrity
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.

[sean.bonner]

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

[opiated]

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...

[BulletRiddled]

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

[Stephen Dame]

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***&^!

[robert goulet]

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!!!

[direwolf74]

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