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Richard Pryor Dead
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| 12/10/05
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Posted on 12/10/2005 12:59:22 PM PST by Salo
Iconic comic genius, Richard Pryor is dead today at 8:35 after a 19 year battle with multiple sclerosis.
Born Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor, on December 1, 1940 the multi-talented star was pronounced dead of a cardiac arrest at 8:00 am at a hospital near his home.
He is survived by his wife Jennifer Lee Pryor and his six children; Richard Junior, Elizabeth Storder, Rain Kindlin, Kelsey, Steven and Franklin Mason, and his three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be private with a memorial service by invitation
TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: breakingnews; obituary; pryor; richardpryor; rip; vulgar
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Funny man. Sad.
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posted on
12/10/2005 12:59:23 PM PST
by
Salo
To: Salo
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posted on
12/10/2005 1:00:23 PM PST
by
lunarbicep
(There is something about a closet that makes a skeleton terribly restless.)
To: Salo
He had an amazing talent in his prime.
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posted on
12/10/2005 1:00:31 PM PST
by
RightWhale
(Not transferable -- Good only for this trip)
To: Salo
that sucks.....
prayers for the family...
To: Salo
not a surprise, but sad nontheless.
They just were showing on E! the SNL top 100 moments -- and the famous sketch Pryor did with Chase was one of them.
Classically funny and groundbreaking.
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posted on
12/10/2005 1:01:52 PM PST
by
freedumb2003
(American troops cannot be defeated. American Politicians can.)
To: Salo
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posted on
12/10/2005 1:02:00 PM PST
by
Pusterfuss
(Proud member: Minnesotans for Global Warming)
To: Salo
cardiac arrest or overdose???
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posted on
12/10/2005 1:02:10 PM PST
by
Palladin
(There ain't nobody here but us chickens. (Senate Dems Theme Song))
To: Salo
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posted on
12/10/2005 1:02:33 PM PST
by
oneofmany
("You just shot an unarmed man!"........."Well, he shoulda armed himself"--- Unforgiven)
To: RightWhale
One of my friends is high school had every routine by him memorized and used to perform them for us at the bus stop. Always went to school in a good mood.
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posted on
12/10/2005 1:02:54 PM PST
by
Salo
(He hath touched me with his noodly appendage. Ramen.)
To: Salo
I know alot of people were offended by his humour, but he was the first guy who I thought was REALLY funny. Sure, everyone since has copied him to death (him and Redd Fox), but he was a funny guy.
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posted on
12/10/2005 1:03:12 PM PST
by
Paradox
(Time to sharpen ole Occam's Razor.)
To: Salo
Richard Pryor claimed a christian conversion some time ago.
Don't know if he stuck to it.
To: Salo
65 years old, too young. Was a talented, screwed up guy.
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posted on
12/10/2005 1:03:27 PM PST
by
cfrels
To: Salo
I will always remember his stand up routine about African animals...just too funny.
Doogle
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posted on
12/10/2005 1:03:44 PM PST
by
Doogle
(USAF...7thAF ..4077th TFW...408th MMS..Ubon Thailand.."69",,Night Line Delivery..AMMO)
To: Salo
RIP. However I do not think he was funny. Drugged up and foul mouthed maybe. Nipsy Russell was funnier.
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posted on
12/10/2005 1:03:57 PM PST
by
Kokojmudd
(Outsource the US Senate to Mexico! Put Walmart in charge of all Federal agencies!)
To: Salo
Prayers for Richard and his family.
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
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posted on
12/10/2005 1:04:02 PM PST
by
LonePalm
(Commander and Chef)
To: freedumb2003
Does anyone remember when he played a cop on the 'Partridge family"?
He was a funny man. He had his demons. I hope he rests in the peace he was looking for.
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posted on
12/10/2005 1:04:14 PM PST
by
Yorlik803
( Don't crush that Dwarf,hand me the pliers)
To: Salo
His "trip to Africa" routine was one of many brilliant and unforgettable bits.
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posted on
12/10/2005 1:04:18 PM PST
by
karnage
To: Salo
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posted on
12/10/2005 1:04:34 PM PST
by
pipecorp
(Let's have a CRUSADE! , the 'slims have already started. 1900 useless replies and still going!)
To: Salo
Never much cared for his style of comedy, but he was much too young to die. (Same age as my dad.)
Although, Brewster's Millions made me chuckle.
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posted on
12/10/2005 1:04:59 PM PST
by
birbear
(Admit it. you clicked on the "I have already previewed" button without actually previewing the post.)
To: Salo
Ah, shoot. Really enjoyed his comedy.
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