Obituary of Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor (born December 1st, 1940 in Peoria, Illinois) was a Comedian who was best known for being a popular stand-up comedian and a movie star. Richard died on December 10th, 2005 and his death was because of his third heart attack. He was 65 years old when he died.

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Richard Pryor Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Pryor, Richard
Common Name: Richard Pryor
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois, United States
Birth Date: December 01, 1940
Age: 65 (at death)
Also Known As: Richie, Dickie, Dick, Rich
Occupation: Comedian

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Steak
Favorite Color: Rust
Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks

Richard's Family Tree

Birth Name: Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor III
Father: LeRoy "Buck Carter" Pryor (June 7, 1915-September 27, 1968)
Mother: Gertrude L. Pryor (née Thomas)
Spouse/Partner:

Patricia Price (married 1960-divorced 1961)
Shelley R. Bonus (married 1967-divorced 1969)
Deborah McGuire (married 1977-divorced 1978)
Jennifer Lee (married 1981-divorced 1982) (married 2001-2005, his death)
Flynn Belaine (married 1986-divorced 1987) (married 1990-divorced 1991)

Son(s):

Renee Pryor (born July 20, 1957)
Richard Pryor Jr. (born April 10, 1962, with Patricia Price)
Steven Pryor (born November 14, 1984, with Flynn Belaine)
Franklin Prior (born April 29, 1987, with Geraldine Mason)

Daughter(s):

Rain Pryor (born July 16, 1969, with Shelley Bonus)
Kelsey Prior (born October 25, 1987, Flynn Belaine)

Death Notice:

Date: December 10 2005 at age 65
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Interment: cremated, and his ashes were scattered in the bay at Hana, Hawaii by his widow

Category Tags:

Comedian American Born on December 1st Born in 1940 Born in Illinois Died in 2005 Died at age 65 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Richard Pryor was a comedic genius whose humor and fearlessness on and off the stage inspired generations, making an indelible mark on American entertainment. (V)"

"Richard Pryor was a highly influential comedian and actor known for his groundbreaking work in stand-up comedy, film, and television, but he tragically suffered from multiple health issues that ultimately led to his untimely death. (V)"

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