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The entertainment world honors a legend today, celebrating the life of comedianPaul Mooney.
According to his cousin Rudy Ealy, Mooneys health had been deteriorating for some time.
Its a tough one, Chappelle toldTMZof the loss.
He did everything fromRichard Pryor ShowtoChappelles Show.
Hes one of the first Black people ever in the Writers Guild.
Paul Mooney will be sorely missed and wildly remembered.
Ill see to that.
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RIP Paul Mooney.
Saw him do 3 hours of standup at@dcimprovin 2003 & it changed my life.
My ribs were sore from laughing.
He spoke about racism bluntly, honestly & without fear.
Whites walked out & I learned that was ok because your art didnt have to be for everyone.
My dad said, Now THIS is comedy.
and he was right.
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Paul Mooney.
I recall listening to his RACE album in college and how formative it was.
Yeah, the jokes.
But more so, the freedom.
He spoke freely and fearlessly about feelings and experiences others found difficult to express.
May he be truly free now.
Awww…. RIP comedy legend Paul Mooney!
You were both funny and poignant.
So happy to have witnessed your genius live.
Rest well!!!
Pour down some laughter here.
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RIP the great Paul Mooney.
I was lucky enough to open for Paul Mooney several times.
It was a master class.
It was like a Malcolm X speech that had been punched up by Redd Foxx.
& then in the middle of everything hed go off on a tangent about Jane Fonda.
He was 1 of the greats.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Mooney.
Mooney replied, “Yes, nigga, it is.
RIP to the legendary#paulmooney.
His perspective was powerful, his logic keen, and his honesty was always political.
