The booking agent for Patrice O'Neal has confirmed to CNN that the comedian and entertainer died Tuesday morning following an illness. He was 41.
"Many of us have lost a close and loved friend; all of us have lost a true comic genius," O'Neal's agent says in a statement. "His mother, who was also his best friend, was at his side."
O'Neal's passing was due to complications from a stroke O'Neal suffered on October 19. According to People magazine, the stroke was related to diabetes.
The magazine adds that Opie (a.k.a. Gregg Hughes) of SiriusXM's "Opie and Anthony" show also confirmed the death, tweeting of the radio program's frequent guest Tuesday, "Yes it's true that our pal Patrice O'Neal has passed away. The funniest and best thinker I've ever known PERIOD. #devastated."
O'Neal, a Boston native who performed in a variety of comedy specials and appeared on late night talk shows as well as hits like "The Office," was also on hand to poke fun at Charlie Sheen in Comedy Central's "Roast" of the actor in September.
Heath Hyche's show can best be described as a high-energy sketch show. Quick-change costumes, original music, sound effects, and cleverly constructed props and scenery, enable Heath to take the audience on a journey through his vivid imagination to meet a cavalcade of manic characters. Crowd favorites include Spartacus Dunkleburger's 85 yard touchdown in a 1937 college All-Star Bowl game, to a modern day fire and brimstone revival with the charismatic, Reverend Jonah Dean Coolidge. November 29-December 4, 2011
The Midnight Swinger...Call him cocky, call him confident, but never call him dull. The Midnight Swinger erupts onto the stage like the volcano in front of the Mirage Hotel in a fresh and original, over the top event that has been called "sharp-witted," "clever" and "classy. Putting the show back in showman, The Midnight Swinger combines the style and cool of a 60's Las Vegas performer with the flash and excitement of a 21st century Super Bowl halftime extravaganza. December 6-11 & 13-18, 2011
Hard work and enthusiasm has promoted Jeremiah (J.J.) Williamson into a very successful start in the entertainment industry. J.J. has proven that he is one of the most sought after rising stars in the industry today, through his tenacity and willingness to perpetuate his talent to its highest level of excellence.
J.J. is rapidly becoming nationally known and requested for both his comedy and acting abilities. Jeremiah has accomplished his achievements in a very short period of time. He has worked with comedy giants such as Chris Tucker, D.L. Hughley, Rickey Smiley and Bruce Bruce. He has electrified stages across the country with Cedric "The Entertainer" during the summer tours. Jeremiah's devotion to his art has indeed been rewarding. J.J. has graced the stages and entertained thousands at numerous popular venues such as the Los Angeles and Miami Improv, the Chicago House of Blues, Caroline's of New York, the Comedy Store of Los Angeles, the Universal Amphitheater of Los Angeles and the Palace Theaters in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio.
J.J. has performed via the television circuit on "Showtime at the Apollo" and BET's "Comic View." In 2000, J.J. earned his status among the comedy elite by winning the Bay Area Comedy Competition in Oakland, California.
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J.J. has proven to show his versatility and stage presence which enabled him the opportunity to debut on the big screen as Cousin Bowdie in the blockbuster film, "Johnson Family Vacation." Jeremiah co-starred in the film with such actors as Cedric "The Entertainer," Vanessa Williams, Steve Harvey, Bow Wow and the list goes on. He also starred in the comedy series "Cedric The Entertainer Presents: The Platinum Comedy Series -- Starting Line-Up," produced by Urban Works Entertainment. Jeremiah can currently be seen in the Comedy Central show, "Russell Simmons Presents Stand-Up at the El Rey." His ability to move the crowd with consistent delivery has given him an abundance of positive exposure and support in the field of entertainment.
Jeremiah launched his career in a spectacular manner and continues to escalate to the next level. J.J. and his sayings "Az-U-Should" and "I Pre-C-8 Dees Few Giggles Ya'll Givin A Brotha" have become well known and well received by audiences both young and old! There is always at least one person in the audience that walks away mimicking his frequently gratuitous statement "I Pre-C-8 Dees Few Giggles Ya'll Givin A Brotha." That statement alone, along with his ability to keep it real, has his audiences always wanting to come back for more laughs. There is no limit to the talent that J.J. displays. Once J.J.'s realism gets you laughing, all you want is more -- "Az-U-Should."
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Comedian Marvin Dixon is fortunate enough to call two great destinations home, Atlanta and Miami. Marvin Dixon was born in Evanston, IL and raised in Miami, FL; Now he commutes between Atlanta and Miami. He has been performing and hosting comedy since 1994.
Since doing comedy he has appeared on HBO Def Comedy Jam, BET Comic View and most recently “The Tom Joyner Skyy Show”. He has also appeared in numerous videos and movies (Trois II-Pandora’s Box & Bloodline), he has a DVD comedy series which he hosted, called “The Young Gunz of Comedy” to be in stores coming soon. He is a former radio morning show host on one the hottest stations in Miami. He host and performs on many main event stage shows including Zo’s Summer Groove and The Ray Lewis Foundation Annual Event (Ray’s Summer Days). Not only is Marvin a great comedian, but his also a great promoter. His annual Event is “The Miami Nites Reunion Show” from which he started.
