
Comedian Paul Mooney has died at 79
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Comedian and actor Paul Mooney, who collaborated with comedic stars including Richard Pryor and Dave Chappelle, has died from a heart attack, his publicist Cassandra Williams confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday. He was 79.
Mooney was best known for his work in comedic circles, including his comedy albums and time as head writer on "The Richard Pryor" show. He is also credited as a major writer on many influential Black sitcoms and comedies, including "Good Times," "In Living Color," "Pryor's Place," "Chappelle's Show" and the faux reality television parody the "Real Husbands of Hollywood." In addition to his comedy writing, Mooney also starred in several films, most recently the 2016 film "Meet the Blacks." Mooney also appeared in "The Buddy Holly Story," where he played Sam Cooke, "Bustin' Loose," "Hollywood Shuffle," and "Bamboozled."
Robert Morris, founding pastor of Gateway Church, a megachurch in Southlake, Texas, has been indicted on five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child, stemming from alleged incidents dating back to the 1980s, the Oklahoma attorney general's office announced Wednesday. We are aware of the actions being taken by the legal authorities in Oklahoma and are grateful for the work of the justice system in holding abusers accountable for their actions. We continue to pray for Cindy Clemishire and her family, for the members and staff of Gateway Church, and for all of those impacted by this terrible situation.