Comedic Legend Paul Mooney Dies from Heart Attack, Is Remembered By Fans and Friends
Paul Mooney, the legendary comedian who was known to address racism in his work, has reportedly passed away. Mooney was 79.
The announcement comes after broadcast personality Roland Martin took to Twitter on Wednesday, May 19, to report the unfortunate news that Mooney died in his Oakland, California home, from a heart attack. He tweeted, “BREAKING NEWS: Rudy Ealy, the cousin of @PaulEalyMooney, told me that Paul had been suffering with dementia for some time and had been living with him. Rudy said Oakland paramedics valiantly tried to save him after suffering a heart attack this AM. #RolandMartinUnfiltered.”
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The Emmy-nominated comedian s agent Helene Shaw confirmed to USA TODAY that Mooney died of a heart attack. The Brilliant, talented, one of a kind, comedian, Paul Mooney has passed away. He died of a heart attack. There are many stars in the sky, but there will always be only ONE MOON, Shaw shared in a statement.
Journalist Roland Martin also announced news of the comedian s death on Twitter: Comedic legend Paul Mooney has passed away. His cousin, Rudy Ealy, just called me from Paul s phone and said he passed away two hours ago after suffering a heart attack at his home in Oakland.
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Mooney died at age 79 after a heart attack
Andi Ortiz | May 19, 2021 @ 9:32 AM
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Paul Mooney, a veteran comic best known for his standup performances and regular appearances on “Chappelle’s Show,” died on Wednesday morning after suffering a heart attack, his family told TMZ. And, after an incredible career, he’s being remembered by other titans he crossed paths with.
Mooney was beloved in the comedy world, breaking into the business in the 1970s as a writing partner of Richard Pryor. Mooney was the head writer for NBC’s “The Richard Pryor Show” in 1977, and contributed material to Pryor’s iconic “Live from the Sunset Strip” comedy album in 1982. His other writing credits include work for “Sanford and Son” and later, he served as the head writer on the first season of “In Living Color.”