Comedians who died on October 2

Take a focused look at the comedians who passed away on October 2. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2005 Nipsey Russell

  Nipsey Russell was an American comedian, poet, and actor known for his witty, rhyming humor and frequent appearances on television game shows in the 1960s through the 1990s. He earned the nickname 'the poet laureate of television' for his memorable comic verses and was a trailblazer as one of the first African-American regular panelists on popular shows. [bio]