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Some sources (including Pryor himself) say that late in the evening of June 9, 1980, Pryor poured 151-proof rum all over himself and lit himself on fire. [78] [79] [24] Other sources (including the Los Angeles police) say that what burned him that night was an explosion that happened while he was freebasing cocaine . [23]
15. März 2019 · Jennifer Lee Pryor, the late comedian's second wife, says he warned her before setting himself on fire in 1980 and tried to kill her with drugs. She also reveals his struggles with addiction, MS and his love for comedy.
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Vor allem in den 1970er-Jahren hatte Pryor sehr große Drogenprobleme; im Kokainrausch verursachte er sogar ein Feuer in seinem Haus, in dem er fast umkam. 1986 inszenierte er mit Jo Jo Dancer – Dein Leben ruft einen Film, der sich an dieses Ereignis anlehnt. Drei Jahre zuvor hatte er mit dem halbdokumentarischen Film Richard Pryor
4. März 2015 · Richard Pryor, Flame-Thrower. The tenth anniversary of Pryor’s death has prompted a documentary, a bio-pic, and the new biography “Becoming Richard Pryor,” by Scott Saul. Photograph...
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The Day Richard Pryor Set Himself On Fire
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5. Aug. 2021 · After a few minutes, the fire department medics arrived, and Richard was transported in an ambulance to Sherman Oaks Community Hospital. Even though the talented comedian survived the incident, he was severely affected, as he suffered terrible burn injuries on over 50 percent of his body.
8. Apr. 2024 · The following year, the comedian was freebasing once more when he set himself on fire again. Though family members attempted to smother the flames, he ran from the house ablaze, fled from the property, and was only stopped when police officers intervened. Pryor suffered horrifying burns on 50% of his body.
