Obituary of Paul Mooney

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Paul Mooney

Paul Mooney (born September 4th, 1941 in Shreveport, Louisiana) was a Comedian who was best known for being cast as Sam Cooke in the movie "The Buddy Holly Story". Paul died on May 19th, 2021 and his death was publicly reported to be the result of a heart attack. He passed away at the age of 79 years old.

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Paul Mooney Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Mooney, Paul
    • Common Name: Paul Mooney
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
    • Birth Date: September 04, 1941
    • Age: 79 (at death)
    • Occupation: Comedian
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
    • Favorite Color: Orange (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Paul's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Paul Gladney
    • Father: George Gladney
    • Mother: LaVoya Ealy
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 19 2021 at age 79
  • Place: Oakland, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack

Category Tags:

ComedianAmerican Born on September 4th Born in 1941 Born in Louisiana Died in 2021 Died at age 79 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"I always drop in some history. It's knowledge. There's always a message in my comedy and you may not get it that night - it's like time bombs. It'll get you a week later. You'll understand." (IMDB)

"In the fall of 1951, Paul Mooney was shot and killed in his home. (V)"

"Paul Mooney lived a life full of incredible talent, fearlessly using his humor and keen insight to tackle important social issues and leave a lasting impact on the world. (V)"

Is Mr. Paul Mooney still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Paul Mooney at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-01-07 00:43:02
Author: Stan
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