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O'Neal's friends and peers have flooded Twitter to voice their sadness.
As a longstanding member of the comic community with a generally affable demeanor, Patrice O’Neal had many friendships among his peers. From Patton Oswalt and Opie & Anthony to Colin Quinn and Marc Maron, his brothers-in-arms have flooded Twitter with expressions of sadness and love. The outpouring of affection comes from both existing friends of O’Neal to industry colleagues who simply respected, and laughed to, the comic. Charlie Sheen, whom O’Neal recently roasted, is among that group.
We’ve collected some of those Twitter reactions here, which you can peruse below, and then read our interview with Dane Cook about his fallen friend.
@pattonoswalt
Patton Oswalt Yes, I’m serious. And very, very sad. #RIPPatrice
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@iamcolinquinn
Colin Quinn Thanks to everybody for the Patrice ONeal comments. One of a kind. In heaven right now, charming half and infuriating half, then reversing.
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@MrEdLover
Ed Lover Rest in Peace to a very funny guy! Patrice O’Neal! Gone too soon at 41!
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@OpieRadio
opie radio Yes it’s true that our pal Patrice O’Neal has passed away. The funniest and best thinker i’ve ever known PERIOD. #devastated
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@JimNorton
Jim Norton I couldn’t possibly love a friend more than I love you. Goodbye brother. http://t.co/m1Xi0ZHT
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@thebrianposehn
Brian Posehn Fuck, I am so sad. Just woke up to the news. We lost another great comic and a sweet guy, Patrice ONeal. My thoughts are with his family.
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@nealbrennan
Neal Brennan Patrice O’Neal. I will miss you forever.
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@SarahKSilverman
Sarah Silverman RIP Patrice O’Neal. You made us laugh til we cried.
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@charliesheen
Charlie Sheen The entertainment world as well as the world at large lost a brilliant man today. Patrice had that rare “light” aro… http://t.co/1z2s1JUB
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@rickygervais
Ricky Gervais “@Exit98Guitars: I know you were a Patrice O’Neal fan. Sad news about his passing.” One of my favourite stand up comedians. So sad. RIP
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@toddbarry
Todd Barry Patrice O’Neal on Radiohead’s “Creep.” http://t.co/HbnNFniq One of the best comedians ever. I will miss him.
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@michaelianblack
Michael Ian Black Ah, shit. I didn’t know him but I admired him. RIP Patrice O’Neil.
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@ThatKevinSmith
KevinSmith I shared some air & some air time with the man on O&A & he was always funny & thoughtful. Patrice – He WILL be missed: http://t.co/6k7yZ2Rl
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