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Comedic legend Paul Mooney, best known for starring in "The Buddy Holly Story" and for his work alongside Richard Pryor and Dave Chappelle, has died. He was 79.

Jordan Moreau Paul Mooney, the comedian, actor and writer for Richard Pryor, died on Wednesday morning, his representative Cassandra Williams confirmed to Variety. He was 79.He died at his home in Oakland, Calif., after suffering a heart attack.Mooney’s Twitter account also shared the news on Wednesday morning, posting “Thank you all from the bottom of all of our hearts…To all in love with this great man.”Thank you all from the bottom of all of our hearts …you’re all are the best!…… Mooney

Paul Mooney, a towering figure in the world of comedy and social criticism who brought a sharp eye and sharper humor to the subject of race relations, never better than in his collaborations with Richard Pryor, died today after suffering a heart attack. He was 79.

Patti LaBelle is already planning her Valentine’s Day.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorThe first time Jo Koy ever performed stand-up comedy, he bombed. He had wanted to be a comedian since age 11, having listened religiously to Richard Pryor and watched Eddie Murphy’s “Delirious” special on repeat.

Pink Siifu and rapper Fly Anakin shared their latest collaboration "Richard Pryor" on Thursday. On the track, the pair spit over jazz-inspired, Playa Haze-helmed production.

the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor 22 times over the years to such luminaries as Richard Pryor (1998), Lily Tomlin (2003), Steve Martin (2005), Eddie Murphy (2015) and David Letterman (2017). But only two of those televised presentations have been nominated for Emmy Awards.

Alan Metter, who directed several big-screen comedies, includingBack to School, starring Rodney Dangerfield, has died. He was 77.