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- On this date in 1980, a bizarre accident nearly killed a popular entertainer. 39-year-old Richard Pryor almost died from burns. A mixture of "free base" cocaine exploded in his home in San Fernando Valley, California. He was rushed to the hospital with mostly third-degree burns over half of his body.
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Mar 15, 2019 · Jennifer Lee Pryor says her late husband set himself on fire in 1980 as a way to end his life. She recounts his addiction, abuse and health struggles in a new documentary and a book.
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Aug 5, 2021 · On June 9, 1980, Richard shocked the world when he poured 151 proof rum on his shirt and set himself ablaze with a cigarette lighter while free-basing cocaine. Advertisement. In a documentary titled "I Am Richard Pryor," the comedian's widow, Jennifer Lee Pryor, gave a detailed explanation of the unfortunate incident.
Jan 17, 2020 · Richard Pryor nearly dies after setting himself on fire while on drugs: Part 9. He was on coke and freebase when he got severely burned. His widow, Jennifer Pryor, who was not married to him at the time, said she was at the house before the fire and feared he would hurt himself. January 16, 2020. Examined. 9:54. What’s next for Russia?
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Jun 11, 1980 · LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Comedian Richard Pryor told doctors he was mixing cocaine with ether - a new drug craze known as "freebasing" - and the materials exploded in his face, causing severe...
Jun 15, 1980 · Pryor, 39, fled screaming from his San Fernando Valley home the night of June 9, a human torch with flames searing away fully half of his body's skin. His entire upper torso back, chest, arms,...
Mar 4, 2015 · Pryor’s beloved grandmother Marie died at the end of 1978, which, according to Saul, plunged him into a long, harrowing depression. One night, in June of 1980, he was at home, in Los Angeles ...
Jan 15, 2020 · Pryor’s then-lawyer Skip Brittenham says the star explained to him the fire occurred after he doused himself in high-proof rum, and turned his torch lighter toward himself, blurring the line...
