Dolemite Dead at 81
By Casey Gane-McCalla, Assistant Editor October 20, 2008 11:51 am
Comedian and Actor, Rudy Ray Moore is dead at age 81. Rudy Ray Moore was best known for his Blacksploitation film, Dolemite, in which he played a rhyming pimp. Dolemite released several comedy albums in the 60’s and 70’s. His style was risque and he was considered more explicit than his contemporaries Redd Foxx and Richard Pryor.
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« Previous 1 2 3rudy was the bomb and to his fam know the hes in a better place now rest in peace rudy
not way down in the jungle deep…..r.i.p
PETIE SWEET STRAW
To Rudy Ray Moore family we lost a Giant, But God has gain an ANGEL
respect to a real OG!RUDY RAY MOORE IS HIP HOPS GRAND DADDY!
damn RIP my brother. People we have lost another ICON
the original rapper!!!! Way down in the Jungle Deep!!!!! RIP
R.I.P. Rudy Ray. Thanks for all the laughs, and ass whippings from my grandmother when she caught us listening to your records. Your legacy shall live on in the hearts of Black America.
dolemite, a bad mamma jamma. gave the brothas hope, entertainment and laughter. i was blessed in 2006 to see him perform live… rip mr rudy ray moore… daryl beaman
R.I.P. MY BROTHER… MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
all of the black comedians is decreasing all around us! dammit man r.i.p dolemite
rip mr moore
R.i.P Rudy Ray Moore. 1 of my favorite movies was Peete Wheat Straw. God Bless His family.
R.I.P RUDY RAY MOORE GOD BLESS
return to the essence…..what a good man………we were blessed to have him make us think and laugh……he’s the MAN…..one of the best(elite)comics of all time…….we luv you. peace