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[Ladysmith]

Never heard of him. Regardless, RIP, Richard.

[domenad]

I don't believe it. He must have been the "crying on the inside" type.

Particularly loved this joke he did: "You know that stuff, 'I can't believe it's not butter'? What if they put something like foot ointment in there? Then you taste it and go 'Hey! This isn't butter!' And they'll come back and say 'Hey, we never said it was."

[giobruno]

Terrible news. I've seen Richard numerous times when he toured, and he was outstanding each time--always new material and finely tuned; he was a true stand-up professional. RIP, Richard, I thought you were a very smart comic, head and shoulders above the usual fare.

[Tax-chick]

How sad. My sympathes to his family and friends.

[SeaBiscuit]

Never expected suicide from Jeni..guess one can never tell. Really cleverly funny guy and there's not very many left.. Rip Mr. Jeni..thanks for the laughs.

[Kimmers]

I never heard of him either but my heart aches for people that get to such a dark place in their lives they feel the only way out is suicide....so sad

[JRios1968]

Couldn't handle the time change?


In all seriousness, sad news.

[johnny7]

Years ago... I thought he'd be the next Steve Martin. The guy had some good stuff and cracked me up. Then he seemed to drop out of sight... almost like quality, stand-up comedy did.

[smonk]

how awful. I saw his HBO special; he was hilarious.

RIP.

[Clemenza]

Richard Jeni has suffered from depression for MANY years, per aquaintances of mine in the industry. Much like Spalding Grey, RJ could be highly functioning in social situations, and then stuff like this happens.

Cacique, do you think they will name a street after him in Bensonhurst, much like they did for Vincent Gardenia?

[VictoryGal]

Dang!!!!!! He was a major talent-- I have seen him live, and I laughed so hard my stomach hurt the next day. Here are some of his jokes from a recent show (***WARNING: NSFW LANGUAGE***):
http://imdb.com/title/tt0448100/quotes

Goodbye funnyman-- the comedy world is a lot less now that you're gone.

[Pharmboy]

I saw his HBO stuff and much of it was very very funny. Never knew he was depressed...he will be missed.

[al baby]

I heard Billy Bartie commited sucide last week
Jumped of a curb

Rip Richard Jeni

[John W]

A little more detail here---

http://www.postchronicle.com/news/original/article_21268468.shtml

[martin_fierro]

A cry for help? Rest in peace.

[Garvin]

RIP Richard Jeni, Please see my Tagline.

[Kirkwood]

Sad news . Rodney Dangerfield struggled with depression his whole life, but hung in there and talked about it publically, especially later in his life. He found some docs who helped him understand it was something he could control rather than it controlling him.

[avacado]

"Richard Jeni - PMS and Red Wine"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-O4mJKEEqQ

Funny stuff!

[OKIEDOC]

I enjoyed seeing his specials.

He was a very talented person.

I feel sorry because he chose to willingly end his life.

[avacado]

"Richard Jeni - Political Parties"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhw8DFSGzvg

Very funny!