Comedian Richard Pryor dead at 65 - RIP to a legend

slasher13 · Post by **slasher13** » 11 Dec 2005, 12:57

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 blazed a trail for black performers, earning enough clout to negotiate his own deals in Hollywood.

Source:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4517714.stm

Rest in Peace to a great legend. I love his movies when growing up....

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 11 Dec 2005, 13:11

RIP
I havent seen any of his movies but do acknowledge his great contribution to comedy and stand-up.

biguy · Post by **biguy** » 11 Dec 2005, 15:34

I am a great fan....

Check out LIVE ON SUNSET STRIP standup DVD..CLASSSIC!!!

He was diagnosed with MS almost 20 years ago..So it was remarkable that he lasted this long...

At least now his pain will have ended..I read that he has been pretty bad the last few years...

Did you catch him in Lynch's LOST HIGHWAY?

He will be sorely missed...

wolf.xl · Post by **wolf.xl** » 11 Dec 2005, 23:29

He was great in Brewsters Millions and Hear no evil see no evil.

He will be missed.

brooce-leroy · Post by **brooce-leroy** » 12 Dec 2005, 00:12

I really liked See No Evil Hear No Evil, and Brewster's Millions. I also have vague memories of Stir Crazy and Silver Streak. Funny in Superman III too.