Paul Mooney (comedian)

Paul Gladney (August 4, 1941 – May 19, 2021), better known by the stage name Paul Mooney, was an American comedian, writer, social critic and actor. He was best known as a writer for comedian Richard Pryor. He played singer Sam Cooke in "The Buddy Holly Story" (1978) and Junebug in "Bamboozled" (2000). He also made many appearances on "Chappelle's Show."
Mooney died of a heart attack at his home in Oakland, California on May 19, 2021 at the age of 79.