Comedian and actor Ricky Harris, who had a recurring role in Chris Rock’s “Everybody Hates Chris” sitcom and voiced several characters that appeared in Hip Hop albums, has died. He was 54.
Harris’ manager, Cindy Ambers of Art/Work Entertainment, tells the Los Angeles Times (https://lat.ms/2ic9Q30), Harris died Monday.
A cause was not immediately available, but Ambers says the comedian suffered a heart attack two years ago.
The son of a preacher, Harris grew up in Long Beach along with childhood friend and rapper Snoop Dogg. The two sang in their church choir.
Harris’ first movie role was in the 1993 drama “Poetic Justice,” starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur. He was also known for voicing characters that appear in Hip Hop albums, including several by Snoop Dogg.
Snoop Dogg posted a video on Instagram about the death of Harris saying the actor was “my big brother, my homeboy” and a “Long Beach original.”
Harris is survived by his mother, his ex-wife and two daughters.
Many celebrities took to social media to express their grief….
Damn, we lost Ricky Harris. The world is a little less funny today. RIP homie. pic.twitter.com/5AalZndlx2
— Ice Cube (@icecube) December 27, 2016
RIP RICKY HARRIS pic.twitter.com/P9KPKblpP7
— Mike Epps (@TheRealMikeEpps) December 27, 2016
Comedians… We give a piece of ourselves everytime we step on a stage. You are appreciated. Rest in Heaven Ricky Harris. #RIP #RickyHarris
— JB Smoove (@ohsnapjbsmoove) December 27, 2016
RickyHARRIS got 1st light from @icecube @SIRJINX & US doin voices on AmerikkasMostWanted. We were all in resPEct to his ability. Tough year
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) December 27, 2016
My comedy brother #RickyHarris has passed on..I learned a lot about stand Up from Ricky. I will miss him dearly. Condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/J2CoK73DaP
— Loni Love (@LoniLove) December 27, 2016
Devastated!!! #RIP to the One and Only #RickyHarris Always been a super solid dude https://t.co/XPUQqx5sia
— CedricTheEntertainer (@CedEntertainer) December 27, 2016
Source: Los Angeles AP
