Comedian Paul Mooney, actor in 'The Buddy Holly Story,' dead at 79

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Paul Mooney was a pioneering comic who was the writer for Richard Pryor, “In Living Color,” and “Chappelle’s Show.”Mooney had a long relationship with legendary comedian Richard Pryor (1940–2005), writing for his stand-up act, his skits on “Saturday Night Live,” and for Pryor’s popular comedy albums. He was also the head writer on “The Richard Pryor Show.” Mooney was also an actor who played characters on “Chappelle’s Show,” where he was also a writer.

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Paul Mooney has died at the age of 79. The iconic comedian – who was best known for serving as a writer on ‘The Richard Pryor Show’, ‘The Rosanne Show’, and ‘Saturday Night Live’ – passed away on Wednesday (19.

Paul Mooney has died of a heart attack, according to the New York Daily News. He was 79, Mooney became a comedy legend with his writing work for Richard Pryor.

TMZ to whom Mooney’s family confirmed he died at his home in Oakland. Paramedics were unsuccessful in their attempts to revive the comedian, who had reportedly been suffering from dementia over the past few years.

Richard Pryor (1940–2005), writing for his stand-up act, his skits on “Saturday Night Live,” and for Pryor’s popular comedy albums. He was also the head writer on the “Richard Pryor Show.” Mooney was also an actor who played characters on “Chappelle’s Show,’ where he was also a writer.

died on Wednesday morning after suffering a heart attack, his family told TMZ. And, after an incredible career, he’s being remembered by other titans he crossed paths with.Mooney was beloved in the comedy world, breaking into the business in the 1970s as a writing partner of Richard Pryor.

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