Richard Pryor

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Also Known As	Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor III
Born	December 1, 1940 • Peoria • Illinois
Died	December 10, 2005 (aged 65) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors	Emmy Award • Grammy Award (1982) • Grammy Award (1981) • Grammy Award (1976) • Grammy Award (1975) • Grammy Award (1974)
Notable Works	“Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling”

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