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Strange Famous · 12-10-2005, 02:58 PM

RIP

Comedian Richard Pryor dead at 65

Nothing was off limits for Richard Pryor
Groundbreaking black US comedian Richard Pryor has died after almost 20 years with multiple sclerosis.
He died at the age of 65 of a heart attack at Encino hospital near Los Angeles, his wife Jennifer Pryor said.

A series of hit comedies in the 1970s and 1980s - including Stir Crazy and Silver Streak - helped make him one of Hollywood's highest-paid stars.

He was one of the first black performers to have enough clout to negotiate his own Hollywood deals.

In 1983, he signed a $40m (£23m;34m euros), five-year contract with Columbia Pictures.

Foul-mouthed

But he first came to prominence as a pioneering stand-up comic.

His uncompromising, foul-mouthed brand of humour focused on his personal insights into modern life and race relations.

HAVE YOUR SAY
He could make you laugh so hard that it hurt

James, Warrenton

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Among those most said to have been influenced by his comedy were black artists such as Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and Damon Wayans, as well as Robin Williams, David Letterman and others.

In 1995, he played an embittered multiple sclerosis patient in an episode of TV series Chicago Hope. The role earned him an Emmy nomination as best guest actor in a drama series.

Multiple sclerosis is a degenerative disease of the nervous system.

12-10-2005, 02:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Strange Famous follower of the child's crusade?	Richard Pryor dead at 65 RIP Comedian Richard Pryor dead at 65 Nothing was off limits for Richard Pryor Groundbreaking black US comedian Richard Pryor has died after almost 20 years with multiple sclerosis. He died at the age of 65 of a heart attack at Encino hospital near Los Angeles, his wife Jennifer Pryor said. A series of hit comedies in the 1970s and 1980s - including Stir Crazy and Silver Streak - helped make him one of Hollywood's highest-paid stars. He was one of the first black performers to have enough clout to negotiate his own Hollywood deals. In 1983, he signed a $40m (£23m;34m euros), five-year contract with Columbia Pictures. Foul-mouthed But he first came to prominence as a pioneering stand-up comic. His uncompromising, foul-mouthed brand of humour focused on his personal insights into modern life and race relations. HAVE YOUR SAY He could make you laugh so hard that it hurt James, Warrenton Send us your tributes Among those most said to have been influenced by his comedy were black artists such as Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and Damon Wayans, as well as Robin Williams, David Letterman and others. In 1995, he played an embittered multiple sclerosis patient in an episode of TV series Chicago Hope. The role earned him an Emmy nomination as best guest actor in a drama series. Multiple sclerosis is a degenerative disease of the nervous system. __________________ "Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate, for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain without being uncovered." The Gospel of Thomas