Paul Mooney, a boundary-pushing comedian who was Richard Pryor's longtime writing partner and whose sage, incisive musings on racism and American life made him a revered figure in stand-up, has died.

Paul Mooney, a boundary-pushing comedian who was Richard Pryor's longtime writing partner and whose sage, incisive musings on racism and American life made him a revered figure in stand-up, has died.

Mooney’s friendship and collaboration with Pryor began in 1968 and lasted until Pryor’s death in 2005. Together, they confronted racism perhaps more directly than it ever had been before onstage.

Actor, comedian Paul Mooney dies at 79 Paul Mooney was best known for his work in “The Buddy Holly Story” and “Chappelle’s Show.” His comedy focused on race and social issues.

Paul Mooney — an actor, comedian and television writer who began his career over 50 years ago — has died. He was 79. Journalist Ronald Martin first confirmed Mooney's death on Twitter Wednesday ...

OAKLAND, Calif. — Comedian Paul Mooney died Wednesday at his Oakland, California, home at the age of 79, a family member confirmed to journalist Roland S. Martin. Martin tweeted the news just ...

Paul Mooney spent decades behind the scenes writing for such shows as Saturday Night Live, In Living Color and, along with his friend Richard Pryor, Sanford and Son starring Redd Foxx. He was 79.

Legendary comedian Paul Mooney has died. The star -- known for his work with Richard Pryor -- passed away on Wednesday at 5:30 AM after suffering a "sudden heart attack." ...

Comedian Paul Mooney has died, aged 79, his publicist told Insider. The publicist added that Mooney died after experiencing a heart attack on Wednesday morning. Mooney worked as both an actor and ...

Paul Mooney, the legendary comedian most beloved for his acid-tinged jokes and unapologetically brutal takes on race relations, has passed away. He was 79. The man who’s known to millennials for ...

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