News: Comedian Richard Pryor Passes At 65

Iconic comedian/actor Richard Pryor passed away this morning (Dec. 10) of a heart attack, after being ill for years with multiple sclerosis.

Pryor, 65, who has been sampled by such artists as Dr. Dre, DJ Premier, A Tribe Called Quest and others, passed away at a hospital near his home in the San Fernando Valley.

Pryor’s business manager Karen Finch stated that a private memorial service will be held by private invitation.

The family is also requesting donations to Pryor’s recently established animal charity, Pryor’s Planet.

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