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Rudolph Frank Moore (March 17, 1927 – October 19, 2008), known as Rudy Ray Moore, was an American comedian, singer, actor, and film producer. [1] He created the character Dolemite , the pimp from the 1975 film Dolemite and its sequels, The Human Tornado and The Dolemite Explosion (aka The Return of Dolemite ). [ 2 ]
Oct 22, 2008 · The cause was complications of diabetes, his Web site said. Mr. Moore called himself the Godfather of Rap because of the number of hip-hop artists who used snippets of his recordings in...
Oct 21, 2008 · AKRON, Ohio — Rudy Ray Moore, a raunchy 1970s comedian who played the title role of a flashy pimp in the movie “Dolemite” and influenced a generation of rappers, has died. He was 81.
Oct 20, 2008 · Moore, who began his comedy career in Cleveland, passed away Sunday from complications related to diabetes. He was 81. "He battled the disease for over two years," said Cleveland-based...
Jan 20, 2021 · Rudy Ray Moore died in Akron, Ohio on October 19, 2008 due to complications from diabetes. He was 81. Moore did not marry. His mother, two brothers and a sister, a daughter, and grandchildren survived him. Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy portrayed Moore in the 2019 film Dolemite is My Name which was a tribute to the late comedian.
Oct 22, 2008 · Most of the obits for comedian Rudy Ray Moore, who passed away last Sunday at the age of 81, tended to note his extensive list of party albums, his penchant for working bluer than blue.
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Oct 20, 2008 · Comedian Rudy Ray Moore has died at the age of 81 in Akron, Ohio, of apparent complications due to diabetes, his record label said.
