Comedian Patrice O'Neal Dies at the Age of 41
Comedian Patrice O’Neal has died at the age of 41 due to a stroke he suffered last month. Appearing on late-night television shows such as The Roast of Charlie Sheen and Sirius XM radio show Opie & Anthony, he was adored by many and often called a comic genius.
In a statement, his agent Matt Frost said, "It is with terrible sadness we must report that Patrice O'Neal has passed away this morning...due to the complications of the stroke he suffered on October 19.”
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"Many of us have lost a close and loved friend; all of us have lost a true comic genius," Frost added.
Friends and some of Hollywood’s elite responded to the news by taking to Twitter and sending their condolences. Charlie Sheen tweeted, “The entertainment world as well as the world at large lost a brilliant man today. Patrice had that rare ‘light’ around him and inside of him. I only knew him for the few days leading up the Roast. Yet I will forever be inspired by his nobility, his grace and his epic talent. My tears today are for the tremendous loss to his true friends and loving family.”
Seth Meyers tweeted, “RIP Patrice O’Neal. A day spent watching clips of him on-line is a day well spent.” Nick Cannon said, “An amazing comedian and an even better person.”
We at Hollywire would like to send our thoughts and condolences to Patrice’s family and friends. Rest in Peace.
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