Patrice O’Neal, who suffered a serious stroke in late October, has passed away from complications related to that incident. He was 41.
The death was first reported by O’Neal’s pals at the Opie and Anthony radio show, as Opie Tweeted this morning: “Yes it’s true that our pal Patrice O’Neal has passed away. The funniest and best thinker I’ve ever known PERIOD.”
O’Neal recently worked the Charlie Sheen Roast on Comedy Central and appeared on programs such as Chappelle’s Show, The Office and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. our thoughts go out to his friends and family.