The Wiz
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Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor Sr. (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He reached a broad audience with his trenchant observations and storytelling style, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most important stand-up comedians of all time.
- He Died of a Heart Attack. Pryor passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2005, shortly before 8 a.m. He was taken to Encino Hospital from his home in the San Fernando Valley.
- Pryor Was Previously Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a disease that attacks the central nervous system. Pryor was diagnosed with the disease in 1986 when he was still only experiencing slight symptoms.
- Other Comedians Recalled His Influence. After Pryor passed away, many comedians spoke out about how influential he was in their lives and careers. Director Spike Lee called Pryor an innovator and trailblazer, saying that the loss of Pryor was a great loss.
- He Struggled With Addiction. Pryor struggled with drug and alcohol abuse throughout his life. His widow Jennifer, told ABC News that he had a hard time living a life that wasn’t a party every day, and he was facing an increasingly dangerous battle with drug abuse.
Richard Pryor, the groundbreaking comedian whose profanely personal insights into race relations and modern life made him one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, died of a heart attack Saturday.
Dec 11, 2005 · LOS ANGELES — Richard Pryor, the groundbreaking comedian whose profanely personal insights into race relations and modern life made him one of Hollywood's biggest stars, died of a heart attack...
Dec 11, 2005 · Richard Pryor, the iconoclastic standup comedian who transcended barriers of race and brought a biting, irreverent humor into America's living rooms, movie houses, clubs and concert halls, died...
Dec 11, 2005 · Comedian Richard Pryor dies at 65. Saturday, December 10, 2005; Posted: 11:05 p.m. EST (04:05 GMT) RELATED. Gallery: Pryor's filmography. Gallery: Pryor's career in photos. QUICKVOTE. Will you...
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Dec 10, 2005 · Pryor died shortly before 8 a.m. of a heart attack after being taken to a hospital from his home in the San Fernando Valley, said his business manager, Karen Finch. He had been ill for years...
