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15 de mar. de 2019 · 01:52. Richard Pryor remains known for channeling his misfortune into groundbreaking comedy. But he was lucky to be alive after setting himself on fire in June 1980. In Paramount Network's...
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5 de ago. de 2021 · On June 9, 1980, Richard shocked the world when he poured 151 proof rum on his shirt and set himself ablaze with a cigarette lighter while free-basing cocaine. Advertisement. In a documentary titled "I Am Richard Pryor," the comedian's widow, Jennifer Lee Pryor, gave a detailed explanation of the unfortunate incident.
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]
On June 9, 1980, comedian Richard Pryor set himself on fire while free-basing cocaine and drinking 151-proof rum. Pryor ran down his street in Northridge, Ca...
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4 de mar. de 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. The Day Richard Pryor Set Himself On Fire.
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8 de abr. de 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.
