Comedian Patrice O’Neal Dies After Suffering Stroke

Patrice O’Neal has passed away from complications related to a serious stroke he suffered in late October. He was 41.

Opie of the Opie and Anthony show first reported the death by Tweeting: “Yes it’s true that our pal Patrice O’Neal has passed away. The funniest and best thinker I’ve ever known PERIOD.”

O’Neal most recently worked the Charlie Sheen Roast on Comedy Central. He also appeared on  Chappelle’s Show and The Office in addition to Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn.

Comedian Patrice O’Neal Suffers A Stroke

Actor/comedian Patrice O’Neal, who recently took part in the Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen, suffered a stroke last week.

The sad announcement was made today by comic Jim Norton during the Opie and Anthony Radio Show. “We don’t know how he is,” Norton said. “We don’t know how he’s going to be. I didn’t want to do this by myself. I wish we had more news for you.”

The show’s Facebook page reads:

“Our close friend Patrice O’Neal suffered a stroke last week. Please respect his family and their request for privacy. An email has been set up for fans to send him well wishes and his family will make sure he gets them. You can write to LoveForPatrice@gmail.com. When we have an update on his condition, we will let you all know.”

Charlie Sheen Roast: Did The Jokes Go Too Far?

Charlie Sheen took it like a man at the Comedy Central roast held in his honor.

Hosted by Seth MacFarlane, the roast featured Jon Lovtiz, Kate Walsh, Mike Tyson, Jeffrey Ross, Anthony Jeselnik, Amy Schumer, Steve-O, William Shatner and Patrice O’Neal.

Here are some of the best zingers of the night:

Jon Lovitz: “[Charlie Sheen] is nothing like the character he plays on TMZ.” 

Kate Walsh: “I have to say, Charlie, you are an incredible medical specimen. I guess that’s one of the benefits of waking up every morning at the crack of crack…It’s amazing. After abusing your lungs, liver and kidneys, the only thing you’ve had removed is your kids.” 
Jeffrey Ross: “This lineup [of those roasting] is so pathetic I was hoping I’d get replaced by Ashton Kutcher…Charlie’s meltdown was so bad Al Gore is making a documentary about it.”

Mike Tyson: “Hey Charlie Sheen! Now props to the f*cking guy man he’s got big protruding balls he’s gonna bust your stool man.”

Anthony Jeselnik: “Charlie, you are a monster. Every moment of your life looks like the first two minutes of ‘Law and Order, SVU.’”

Amy Schumer (To Mike Tyson): “You have a slutty lower back tattoo on your face.”

Amy Schumer (To Charlie Sheen): “You’re just like Bruce Willis—you were big in the 80s and now your old slot is being filled byAshton Kutcher.”

William Shatner: “Prostitutes cost a lot of money, Charlie! Hasn’t anyone told you that actresses will sleep with you for free? That’s Hollywood 101! You should’ve called.”

Patrice O’Neal (To audience): “F—ck you. Y’all laughed at some f-cked up sh-t.”

Steve-O: “Charlie still hasn’t hit rock bottom. He’s looking forward to it though, because he thinks there’s a rock there.”

Charlie Sheen: “It’s true, I’ve hung around with a lot of shady people over the years — losers, drug addicts, dealers, desperate whores. But to have you all here on one night is really special.”