died on Wednesday morning after suffering a heart attack, his family told TMZ. And, after an incredible career, he’s being remembered by other titans he crossed paths with.Mooney was beloved in the comedy world, breaking into the business in the 1970s as a writing partner of Richard Pryor.
Mooney was the head writer for NBC’s “The Richard Pryor Show” in 1977, and contributed material to Pryor’s iconic “Live from the Sunset Strip” comedy album in 1982.
His other writing credits include work for “Sanford and Son” and later, he served as the head writer on the first season of “In Living Color.”Clearly, his early work had a profound impact.
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