Comedian Patrice O’Neal passed away this morning. Radio talk show hosts Opie & Anthony delivered the bad news this morning via twitter , telling fans: “Yes, it’s true that our pal Patrice O’Neal has passed away. The funniest and best thinker I’ve ever known PERIOD.”
O’Neal, who battled diabetes, suffered a stroke on October 19 and never recovered. This afternoon his family released a statement that read,
It is with terrible sadness we must report that Patrice O’Neal has passed away this morning at 7:00am due to the complications of the stroke he suffered on October 19. Many of us have lost a close and loved friend; all of us have lost a true comic genius. His mother, who was also his best friend, was at his side. Patrice is survived by his wife, Vondecarlo; his step daughter Aymilyon, sister Zinder, and his mother Georgia. The family wishes to thank all of the fans and friends who have expressed an outpouring of love and support for Patrice these past weeks. We ask that you please respect the family’s request for privacy at this difficult time.
Patrice O’Neal was 41.
Damn. rip.
I was just watching his elephant in the room stand up over the weekend on netflix. funny man. he’ll e missed.