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Stand-Up Comic Patrice O'Neal Has Died

by | November 29th, 2011

The great comic Patrice O'Neal, who suffered a stroke a few weeks ago, has passed away, Opie of Opie & Anthony (where O'Neal was a frequent guest) has confirmed. This is very sad news for fans of comedy and fans of good people in general, and there's not much we can do about it but just be sad for a while. And enjoy his comedy; after the jump is his performance from the 2011 New York Comedy Festival, and here is his interview on WTF with Marc Maron.

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comics, patrice o'neal, rip

  • http://sorryyourheinous.tumblr.com/ sorry your heinous

    Sheesh, sad. I'd hoped no news meant he was recovering. RIP and condolences to his family, friends, and fans.

  • Danie Hall@twitter

    Patrice was a personal favorite of mine for his bravery in his honesty and unique perspective, that did make just as many people dislike him as much as his fans loved him. He was a champion to his fans for his honesty in sticking to his unique views and funny self expression that belied a unique critical thinker. Thanks Hallie for this post and the interview you put up.

    I know you guys focus on the broad umbrella of comedy here, but it would be a great service to his memory to also spot light uniquely thinking voices like Patrice in the future along with the more accesible comedy you guys focus on.

  • http://www.twitter.com/pablogoldstein Pablo Goldstein

    R.I.P. big man.

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