Richard Jeni died yesterday, an apparent suicide

[AlCzervik]

I was not a fan but thats really sad news.

Comedian Jeni Dies in Apparent Suicide

By ANA BEATRIZ CHOLO
Associated Press Writer


WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) -- Richard Jeni, a standup comedian who played to sold-out crowds, was a regular on the "Tonight Show" and appeared in movies, died of a gunshot wound in an apparent suicide, police said Sunday.

Police found the 45-year-old comedian alive but gravely injured in a West Hollywood home when they responded to a call Saturday morning from Jeni's girlfriend, Los Angeles Police Officer Norma Eisenman said.

Eisenman said the caller told police: "My boyfriend shot himself in the face."

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[Shakespeare]

1. oh my god

How incredibly sad. :cry:

[lildreamer316]

2. Man, that sucks.

We really liked that last HBO special he did.
Sorry that he was so troubled. That's upsetting that no one could tell/do anything.

[Richardo]

3. That is horrible

- I thought he was hilarious

[supernova]

4. That's sad

My condolences to his family. Horrible way to die. I didn't care much for his comedy, always seems like he was trying a bit too hard. But I'm sorry for his pain.

[kedrys]

5. Aw crap.

I loved his Platypus Man special on HBO - never saw his last one. He was my age, which makes it all the more freaky. :(

[SeattleGirl]

6. Damn!

That sucks! :cry:

[johnnie]

7. That sucks

I thought he was a funny guy. So sad....

[Giant Robot]

8. Oh no...

He was hilarious. My sincerest condolences to his friends and family.

[Bossy Monkey]

9. Shocking. A great comic, gone too soon. n/t

[slj0101]

10. I've heard it said that most comedy comes from a dark place.

Poor man. May he rest in peace.

[Raffi Ella]

11. yeah,that's what I thought too when I read this...

very sad news.

[eyepaddle]

12. How very sad.

Plus, I NEVER would have expected this.

Rest in Peace dude.

I thought he was hysterical myself.

[kay1864]

13. *sniff*

I really liked him. Great observational humor.

Sad.