Remembering Comedian Paul Mooney “One of the Best Who Ever Did It” [VIDEO]

Legendary comedian Paul Mooney died Wednesday after suffering a heart attack at his home in Oakland, California. The 79-year comedic writer is best known for his work with Richard Prior, whom he wrote jokes for the stand-up performance Live from the Sunset Strip and The Richard Prior Show. They maintained a friendship for many years.

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The Roast Of Richard Pryor featuring Paul Mooney, John Witherspoon and several other legends. #RIPPaulMooney pic.twitter.com/oVjxvAiF2Z

— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) May 19, 2021

Paul also wrote a few episodes of Sanford & Son.

Paul Mooney wrote this episode of “Sanford & Son” “Fred Sanford, Legal Eagle”.. one of my favs… if you’ve seen this episode and you were a fan of Paul Mooney, you can tell his stamp of genius is all over it… Rest easy, Paul Mooney… https://t.co/9xApG6l6TB

— Double L must Rock The Bells (@LoveThePuck) May 19, 2021

As an actor, Paul is known for playing Sam Cooke in the 1978 film “The Buddy Holly Story”. He was introduced to a the millennial generation through his appearances on the Chappelle show segments including “Ask a Black Dude” and “Negrodamus”.

Fellow comedians are paying their respect to the Paul Mooney, including George Wallace and Dave Chappelle.

So saddened by the loss of a real comedy King, Paul Mooney. Total respect for my elder. Witherspoon last year, now this. They say it comes in threes. I ain’t sleepin’ for the next two years. pic.twitter.com/DURUAjFHrk

— George Wallace (@MrGeorgeWallace) May 19, 2021

Dave Chappelle shouts out Paul Mooney: “One of the best that ever did it” pic.twitter.com/Mwi74LCyGS

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 19, 2021