Ricky Harris, Comedian and Actor, Dies at 54
Comedian and actor Ricky Harris died on Monday. He was 54.
The cause of death is currently unknown. Harris suffered a heart attack two years ago.
The stand-up comic and actor had a string of onscreen credits, beginning with John Singleton’s 1993 movie “Poetic Justice.” He also had a recurring role on the 1990s sitcom “Moesha” and Chris Rock’s 2006-08 TV series “Everybody Hates Chris.”
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Harris, who was a childhood friend of rapper Snoop Dogg, was also known for playing characters on hip-hop albums. Back in 1995, he played Albert Torena in Michael Mann’s “Heat.”
His most recent onscreen role came in the 2015 indie feature “Dope.”
He is survived by his mother, ex-wife and two daughters, per the Los Angeles Times.
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Friends and colleagues have been reacting with shock and sadness since news broke. Here’s a sample from Twitter:
C u when I get there like we used to do in church on the east side tell Nate to hold my n… https://t.co/kTjQQJGIS2 pic.twitter.com/NiHKZp0FOX
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) December 27, 2016
My favorite comic passed today! He never got his just due! But if u ever saw him gig u knew he was as good as it gets!#RIpRickeyHarris
— DL Hughley (@RealDLHughley) December 26, 2016
Devastated!!! #RIP to the One and Only #RickyHarris Always been a super solid dude https://t.co/XPUQqx5sia
— CedricTheEntertainer (@CedEntertainer) December 27, 2016
Damn, we lost Ricky Harris. The world is a little less funny today. RIP homie. pic.twitter.com/5AalZndlx2
— Ice Cube (@icecube) December 27, 2016
RickyHARRIS got 1st light from @icecube @SIRJINX & US doin voices on AmerikkasMostWanted. We were all in resPEct to his ability. Tough year
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) December 27, 2016
I can't believe my friend passed away today,,, I made history with this dude on Def comedy jam, toured the country together #rickyharris pic.twitter.com/ijslWVGkcn
— THE REAL KID CAPRI (@kidcapri101) December 27, 2016
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