Patrice O'Neal

Patrice Lumumba Malcolm Oneal (December 7, 1969 – November 29, 2011) was an American comedian, radio and television personality, and actor who is known for his type 2 diabetes health jokes and for his insult comedy.

O'Neal was born on December 7, 1969 in New York City, New York. He was raised in Boston, Massachusetts. O'Neal studied at West Roxbury High School and at Northeastern University. During his career he was influenced by George Carlin, Eddie Murphy, and by Richard Pryor. O'Neal had one child, Aymilyon. O'Neal died on November 29, 2011 from a diabetic stroke in Englewood, New Jersey, aged 41.

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"Official Site" "Patrice O'Neal" . Comedy Central March 26, 2009 interview

"Patrice O'Neal on the Opie and Anthony radio show"

1969 births

2011 deaths

Deaths from stroke

Deaths from diabetes

Comedians from Boston

American radio personalities

American television personalities

American movie actors

American television actors

American voice actors

American radio actors

African American comedians

African American actors

Actors from New York City

Actors from Boston

Comedians from New York City