"Richard Pryor, the groundbreaking comedian whose profanely personal insights into race relations and modern life made him one of Hollywood's biggest
December 9, 2005

"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. He was 65....read on

"Live on the Sunset Strip," was one of the funniest comedy shows I have ever seen. I know his daughter Rain and her husband Kevin very well. She's an extremely talented performer also and is taking it very hard as you would expect. Kevin told me that if you wish to send condolences, please go to her site here--and send her an email. She would really appreciate it. Here's a link to his Richard's biography.

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