Ricky Harris, the actor and comedian who starred on "Everybody Hates Chris" and a close friend to many hip-hop stars, died Monday of a heart attack at the age of 54.
Harris made his Hollywood debut with 1993's "Poetic Justice" and later appeared in "Hard Rain," "Bones," the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas," and "The Tracy Morgan Show."
He was also a frequent collaborator with hip-hop stars like Snoop Dogg.
Snoop said Harris was "on his way to heaven now" in an emotional tribute.
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
Ice Cube was similarly upset.
WATCH | Here's Ricky Harris performing on "Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam."
RIP Ricky Harris. My friend, my first live comedy influence. You will be missed. pic.twitter.com/8KqiWVsxDY
— Billy D. Washington (@BillyWashington) December 27, 2016
Fellow comedians called him influential.
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
Others said he had taught them a lot about the art of comedy.
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