Comedians who died on December 10

Take a focused look at the comedians who passed away on December 10. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2005 Richard Pryor

  Richard Pryor was an influential American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential stand-up comedians of all time. Renowned for his uncompromising examinations of racism and topical contemporary issues, he transformed stand-up comedy with his unfiltered and deeply personal performances. [bio]