He was actually one of the few people who came to mind when asked who was the funniest guy on the planet in a recent blog interview.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Richard Pryor, the caustic yet perceptive actor-comedian who lived dangerously close to the edge both on stage and off, died Saturday. He was 65.
Pryor died shortly before 8 a.m. of a heart attack after being taken to a hospital from his home in the San Fernando Valley, said his business manager, Karen Finch. He had been ill for years with multiple sclerosis, a degenerative disease of the nervous system.
"He did not suffer, he went quickly and at the end there was a smile on his face," his wife, Jennifer Pryor, said. "I'm honored now that I have an opportunity to protect and continue his legacy because he's a very, very, very amazing man and he opened doors to so many people."
h/t Ann Althouse
Yes. Rest in Peace Richard.
I remember first listening to him as a teenager. He was so funny. After many troubles in life, he picked himself up and moved on. I think, that is what I admire most about his life.
My opinion, he was at the top in comedy, along side Bill Cosby in his younger days.
Posted by: cindi in pa | Saturday, December 10, 2005 at 06:15 PM
Now that guy had talent. Sad to see him go. He was one of the few "natural" comedians out there. The world will miss his humor.
Posted by: TheAlamo | Saturday, December 10, 2005 at 07:24 PM
Richard had many demons, but my how I loved his humor. He is one of the best. You're at peace now, funny man.
Posted by: sensible1 | Saturday, December 10, 2005 at 11:10 PM
Great talent. My mom had MS and I know what he endured. May he rest in peace!
Posted by: gagal_05 | Sunday, December 11, 2005 at 12:13 AM
Rest in Peace Richard
Posted by: HumanityCritic | Sunday, December 11, 2005 at 02:03 PM
Richard Pryor was a trailblazer and one of the true Kings of Comedy.
Posted by: Lamar Cole | Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 01:49 PM