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Richard Pryor death ends a workmanlike and fearless career
Pryor, the acclaimed comedian whose firestorm of language and fearless stage persona reshaped standup, died at 65 after a heart attack. He had battled MS and returned to clubs and TV before his decline, earning an Emmy nomination for a Chicago Hope guest role and prompting reflections on his groundbreaking but controversial approach.
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