Celebrity News December 27, 2016
'Everybody Hates Chris' Actor Ricky Harris Dead at 54
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“Everybody Hates Chris” actor and comedian Ricky Harris has died at the age of 54.
Manager Cindy Ambers confirmed his death to The Los Angeles Times. Though the official cause of death is unknown, Ambers revealed that two years ago Harris suffered a heart attack.
Many big names, including Snoop Dogg, Cedric the Entertainer and Sinbad mourned Harris' death on social media.
Snoop, a childhood friend from Long Beach, said on Instagram, "C u when I get there like we used to do in church on the east side tell Nate to hold my note.” See more of the tweets and Instagram posts on Ricky below.
Devastated!!! #RIP to the One and Only #RickyHarris Always been a super solid dude https://t.co/XPUQqx5sia
@CedEntertainer
Damn, we lost Ricky Harris. The world is a little less funny today. RIP homie. pic.twitter.com/5AalZndlx2
@icecube
ricky harris - Google Search i can't believe this ! RIP Ricky https://t.co/Rld8LaUkfk
@sinbadbad
I can't believe my friend passed away today,,, I made history with this dude on Def comedy jam, toured the country together #rickyharris pic.twitter.com/ijslWVGkcn
@kidcapri101
Comedians... We give a piece of ourselves everytime we step on a stage. You are appreciated. Rest in Heaven Ricky Harris. #RIP #RickyHarris
@ohsnapjbsmoove
RIP Ricky Harris Dam this crazy please send prayers out for his family wow this hurts man. https://t.co/so0DgowKY2
@regulator
Best known his role as Malvo in “Everybody Hates Chris,” he also appeared in “Dope,” “The Tracy Morgan Show” and “Moesha.”
Ricky is survived by his mother, his ex-wife and two daughters.
