Paul Mooney has been in poor health for some time. In 2019, TMZ reported that Mooney canceled standup shows "due to health reasons," as a sign outside of an Atlanta, Ga. theater read. Mooney's sons, Daryl and Dwayne, backed up the notion that Mooney backed out of the shows due to poor health. "The only reason Paul Mooney didn't go to Atlanta is because ... he's ailing, mentally and physically ... He's not what he was, he's slower." the sons said in an interview with Comedy Hype. "Don't you think he would be up here to talk [if he wasn't unwell]?" Daryl rhetorically asked, referring to his father's famous propensity for having the last word on any topic.
Since his death, many celebrities, including prominent Black figures, have spoken out. "Paul Mooney. A comedy giant," filmmaker Ava Duvernay tweeted on May 19. "I recall listening to his RACE album in college and how formative it was. Yeah, the jokes. But more so, the freedom. He spoke freely and fearlessly about feelings and experiences others found difficult to express. May he be truly free now. Rest, sir." "Awww.... RIP comedy legend Paul Mooney!" Viola Davis tweeted. "You were both funny and poignant. So happy to have witnessed your genius live. Rest well!!! Pour down some laughter here. We need it."
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