Paul Mooney, ‘Chappelle’s Show’ comedian and actor, dead at 79

Paul Mooney, the actor-comedian famous for his roles in “The Buddy Holly Story” and “Bamboozled,” has died at 79.

Mooney passed away Wednesday morning in Oakland, California, his daughter confirmed on Twitter. The cause of death was a heart attack, according to reports. “Give me a moment,” Spring Mooney said in the emotional tweet. “My best friend just died and my world is forever SHOOK !!! I really can’t put into words right now my feelings .. know that I LOVE THIS MAN AND I AM BROKEN.”