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Richard Pryor

American comedian and actor known for his observational style

Did you know?He grew up in a brothel run by his grandmother, an environment that heavily influenced his raw and observational style of comedy.

Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. Known for reaching a broad audience with his trenchant observations and storytelling style, he is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential comedians ever.

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Age at death: 65
Years since death: 20

Born: December 1, 1940 · Peoria, United States
Died: December 10, 2005
Cause of death: Myocardial infarction, multiple sclerosis
Nationality: American
Known for: Film, Television, Media

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1949–1993

Pablo Escobar

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1896–1974

Georgy Zhukov

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1792–1856

Nikolai Ivanovich Lobachevsky

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1949–2024

Sebastián Piñera

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1766–1826

Nikolay Karamzin

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Andrew Tate

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1878–1953

Joseph Stalin

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1770–1827

Ludwig van Beethoven

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1815–1852

Ada Lovelace

Mathematician who wrote what is considered the first computer program, for Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine.

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1874–1965

Winston Churchill

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