Richard Pryor's Former PR Man Steve Jaffe: ``He attacked the heart of
humor the way his heart ultimately attacked him - RIP.''

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2005--"That Richard Pryor has
died is a source of sadness for all of us who knew and loved him,"
said the comedian's former p.r. man, Steve Jaffe, "but he was a major
influence on the vast world of comedy. He attacked the heart of humor
the way his heart ultimately attacked him, may he rest in peace. He
will never be forgotten for his commitment to the revolution of humor.
He was totally honest about his flaws. That alone makes him in a
unique."


Jaffe, who represents many others in the entertainment field including
Dick Gregory, one of the people that he says Pryor was influenced by
greatly, issued the statement in response to numerous calls he had
received.