Paul Mooney, 'Bamboozled' and 'Chappelle's Show' actor and comedian, has died

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Source: CNN

(CNN)Paul Mooney, the actor-comedian famous for starring on "Chappelle's Show" and "Bamboozled," has died at 79, a rep for the actor, Cassandra Williams, toldThe Hollywood Reporter.

Mooney's daughter, Spring Mooney, also took to Twitter with the news, saying her "best friend" has died.

Mooney passed away from a heart attack on Wednesday morning in Oakland, California.



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Paul Mooney was famous YEARS before appearing on the Chappell show. He was beloved in the black community and known for calling out racists and racism to perfection. He was also Richard Pryor's writer.

Sloppy and half-ass obituary written by CNN. 😡

[Probatim]

1. Why is President Bush so convinced there are WMDs in Iraq?

Because he has the receipts.

I laughed in anger at the joke. He'll be missed.

[Mawspam2]

2. Paul was also the inspiration for Homey D. Clown...

...on In Living Color.

Homey Don't Play Dat!
https://m.

[TheProle]

3. +1

Great OP. Thanks for the clips.

[marble falls]

4. One of the best, understated comedian ever, especially as he got older. Thanks for the clips.

[Crowman2009]

5. He was also known for his anti-war activism.

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6. Rest in peace Paul.

[Carlitos Brigante]

7. Damn! Only 79 yrs. young.... Save travels brother.... nt

[OldBaldy1701E]

8. One of the most brilliant humorists I had ever heard

He was so funny and so unwilling to sugarcoat anything. He was why I have faith that, one day, this whole 'bigotry' thing will collapse. If more people were this open and honest about our society, we might not be in this situation...