
Death Summary: Pryor died with a smile on his face according to his wife Jennifer. He died as a result of cardiac arrest in Encino, California. He was 65 years old and had just turned 9 days previous. Jennifer took him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead after her own attempts to revive him.
Who was Richard Pryor : Born Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor III, Richard Pryor was a comedian well known for his outspoken and often vulgar routines. He also appeared in a lot of movies, often teaming up with actor Gene Wilder. He once set himself on fire while freebasing cocaine, suffering burns on about half of his entire body.
He has gone down in history as one of the most influential comedians of all-time.
Who was Richard Pryor : Born Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor III, Richard Pryor was a comedian well known for his outspoken and often vulgar routines. He also appeared in a lot of movies, often teaming up with actor Gene Wilder. He once set himself on fire while freebasing cocaine, suffering burns on about half of his entire body.
He has gone down in history as one of the most influential comedians of all-time.
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Being a biracial child in the South, Mr. Pryor’s comedy showed me that through laughter the boundaries of color could be bridged. Thank you.
ONE OF THE FUNNIEST MAN IN THE WORLD ALL LOVE HIM AS LONG AS I LIVE
There will never ever be another like him.
You are the funniest!
RIP
ill always remember you richard
u are very missed n loved i really loved ur movies.i have the toy movie that ur in.r.i.p
light years ahead of most.
The funniest Man I ever knew that help me tell people that the last part of me you going to see
is my backside and walk away pimping
verry funny mate you are a legend miss yam r.i.p
funniest black man ever. red fox was great also.
You were the best!!!
You will be missed…so much!!!
Never will be such another talent…
I loved this guy!!! He was sooo Funny, will sure miss his funny self!!!
you and gene wilder were the shit back in the day stir crazy and see no evil hear no evil were my favourites god rest his soul
What can you say ? The Greatest.
man on man they don’t make them like you anymore richard!!you were the best!!!I miss you so much!!!Be blessed and may you have eternal peace…