It is with terrible sadness we must report
that Patrice O'Neal has passed away this morning...due to the
complications of the stroke he suffered on October 19," O'Neal's agent
Matt Frost said in a statement.
"Many of us have lost a close and loved friend; all of us have lost a true comic genius," Frost added.
O'Neal,
who appeared on Comedy Central celebrity roasts and on Conan O'Brien's
and David Letterman's late night TV shows, was also a frequent guest on
the "Opie & Anthony" radio show on Sirius XM.
"Yes
it's true that our pal Patrice O'Neal has passed away. The funniest and
best thinker I've known. PERIOD," the Sirius XM hosts said in a Twitter
message.
The "Opie & Anthony"
show also broke news last month that the stand-up comic, who was
diabetic, had suffered a stroke last month.
Frost
said O'Neal's mother Georgia was at his side when he died. O'Neal is
survived by his wife, Vondecarlo, his step daughter Aymilyon and sister
Zinder.
"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," the statement
added.
O'Neal took part along with other celebrities in Comedy Central's roast of actor Charlie Sheen in September.
He
also appeared in the Comedy Central special "Elephant in the Room," and
had guest roles in TV shows including "The Office" and "Arrested
Development".
Film appearances included "In the Cut," "25th Hour" and "Head of State."
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