Richard Jeni, one of my top 5 favorite comedians and fellow Brooklynite, was found dead this weekend at the age of 45. Apparently, the cause of death was a self inflicted gunshot wound.
I'd been fortunate enough to see this wonderful man many, many times and I will miss his presence in the entertainment world. If you have never seen his HBO specials, especially Platypus Man and a Big Steaming Pile of Me, then you are missing some of the best standup experiences you will ever see.
Along with Bill Hicks, Sam Kinison and Richard Pryor we have lost another light of laughter and social insight.
"My mother never saw the irony of calling me a son of a bitch" - Richard Jeni
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