Comedian Richard Pryor dies at 65

Richard Pryor, the caustic yet perceptive actor-comedian who lived
dangerously close to the edge both on stage and off, has died, his
ex-wife said Saturday. He was 65.  He inspired Eddie Murphy,
Chappelle, Chris Rock and every black comedian to date.  we all
really owe alot to his ground breaking, crude comedic style that has
help us Americans let go of some of our racial tension.

Richard Pryors 80s Movies:

• • Wholly Moses (1980)
  • In God We Tru$t (1980)
  • Stir Crazy (1980)
  • Bustin' Loose (1981)
  • Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip (1982) (documentary)
  • Some Kind of Hero (1982)
  • The Toy (1982)
  • Superman III (1983)
  • Richard Pryor: Here and Now (1983) (documentary)
  • Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin' (1985) (documentary)
  • Brewster's Millions (1985)
  • Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) (also director)
  • Critical Condition (1987)
  • Moving (1988)
  • See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989)
  • Harlem Nights (1989)

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