November 29th 3:35PM by
Matt Tobey
Comedians React to the Death of Patrice O'Neal
As mentioned earlier, apart from being hilarious, one of the most noteworthy things about Patrice O'Neal was the level of admiration he garnered from his fellow comics. He had virtually as many fans within the stand-up community as he did in the theater seats, so the outpouring of tweets by comedians following the news of Patrice's death came as no surprise. As a tribute to Patrice and the high esteem in which he was held, we've collected some of those in-the-moment reactions from his friends in the comedy world.
Man, I am going to miss Patrice. Fuck, fuck, fuck. So sad. Loved that guy. He was a truly great comedian. An original. #RIPPatriceOneal
@marcmaron
marc maron
Whenever I watched Patrice live, I would question what I was doing on stage and how I could make it better. He was on another level. RIP
@hannibalburess
Hannibal Buress
Thanks to everybody for the Patrice ONeal comments. One of a kind. In heaven right now, charming half and infuriating half, then reversing.
@iamcolinquinn
Colin Quinn
Fuck, I am so sad. Just woke up to the news. We lost another great comic and a sweet guy, Patrice ONeal. My thoughts are with his family.
@thebrianposehn
Brian Posehn
Dammit. Not Patrice O'Neal. He was relentlessly funny. He was amazing to watch on stage. He was important. Dammit.
@mulaney
John Mulaney
RIP Patrice O'Neal. A day spent watching clips of him on-line is a day well spent.
@sethmeyers21
Seth Meyers
Goodbye, Patrice O'Neal. I didn't know you well. But I knew you'd never miss Thanksgiving.
@anthonyjeselnik
Anthony Jeselnik
Never saw anything funnier than watching somebody meet Patrice for the first time. The most purely funny human being I've ever met.
@billburr
Bill Burr
Anyone dying is sad. A comic dying, someone who brought laughter, leaves a hole that can't be filled. Rest in peace, Patrice.
@TitusNation
Christopher Titus
Brilliant, unafraid, unapologetic. You inspired me and kept us all honest #RIPPatrice
@amyschumer
Amy Schumer
Patrice O'Neal - sad to see such a great comedian go - R.I.P. you will be missed.
@eddieifft
eddieifft
First thing Patrice said to me: "why are you hangin with an Asian? Give an Asian guy 5 minutes, that's it." #RIPPATRICE #SorrySteveByrne
@barvonblaq
Baron Vaughn
RIP to my friend Patrice O'Neal, a great thinker, a great comic, and a great human being. He had a truly unique perspective on this world
@joerogan
Joe Rogan
fuck.....one of the funniest and smartest comedians ever. Rest in Peace Patrice O'Neal.
@DonaldGlover
Donald Glover
RIP Patrice Oneal - one of the best ever. Inspiring every time I heard him on anything.
@DougStanhope
Doug Stanhope
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