Paul Mooney. A comedy giant. I recall listening to his RACE album in college and how formative it was. Yeah, the jokes. But more so, the freedom. He spoke freely and fearlessly about feelings and experiences others found difficult to express. May he be truly free now. Rest, sir.

— Ava DuVernay (@Ava DuVernay) 1621438242

Awww.... RIP comedy legend Paul Mooney! You were both funny and poignant. So happy to have witnessed your genius live. Rest well!!! Pour down some laughter here. We need it pic.twitter.com/cr6MqY3UXA

— Viola Davis (@Viola Davis) 1621438963

Paul Mooney. Thank you for always keeping it real. #RIP \n\n: Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Imagespic.twitter.com/KCxu2aUy1s

— Lenny Kravitz (@Lenny Kravitz) 1621464959

RIP Paul.....Thank you for taking me under your wing and teaching me how to be a badmotherfucking comedian.......Love ya.....https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/paul-mooney-dead-comic-actor-dies-79-1234955744/?fbclid=IwAR0we5sM2s1B-pc3tc-uzCaaHOsSwJ4g_bFMFDJIYew65VkNJjYCjNMyOdI\u00a0\u2026

— Joey CoCo Diaz (@Joey CoCo Diaz) 1621444976

We all lost one remarkable great funnyman today.\nThe incredible Paul Mooney. Prayers to his kind and wonderful family.pic.twitter.com/CRdhl11KEi

— Tim Allen (@Tim Allen) 1621471221

So saddened by the loss of a real comedy King, Paul Mooney. Total respect for my elder. Witherspoon last year, now this. They say it comes in threes. I ain't sleepin' for the next two years.pic.twitter.com/DURUAjFHrk

— George Wallace (@George Wallace) 1621446208