Paul Mooney, 'Bamboozled' and 'Chappelle's Show' actor and comedian, has died [View all]

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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. 😡