The writer, comedian and actor collaborated with the likes of Richard Pryor and Dave Chappelle
Published May 19, 2021
Comedy legend Paul Mooney has died. News has broke that the veteran American comedian passed away early this morning after suffering a heart attack. He was 79.
Mooney's death was announced by his cousin Rudy Ealy to CNN contributor Roland Martin, revealing that the comedian died at home in Oakland.
His passing was also announced on Mooney's official Twitter with the following tweet:
Thank you all from the bottom of all of our hearts ...you're all are the best!...... Mooney World .. The Godfather of Comedy - ONE MOON MANY STARS! .. To all in love with this great man.. many thanks����