Ricky Harris, Comedian and 'Everybody Hates Chris' Actor, Dies at 54

 

by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Comedian and actor Ricky Harris, who had a recurring role on Chris Rock's "Everybody Hates Chris" sitcom and voiced several characters that appeared in hip-hop albums, died Monday. He was 54. 

A cause was not immediately available but Harris' manager, Cindy Ambers, said the comedian suffered a heart attack two years ago, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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. 

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