The Criterion Collection’s edition of “Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life is Calling,” a 1986 autobiographical film by Richard Pryor. Cover illustration is by Matt Small. (Criterion) ...

Richard Pryor Jr. and Rain Pryor told TMZ that the only man who could pull off playing their father is Wayans. They believe that he understands their dad’s psyche and would be able to connect ...

Comedy legend Richard Pryor had seven children. Here’s everything to know about kids Renee, Richard Jr., Elizabeth Anne, Rain, Steven, Mason and Kelsey.

Like gills on a fish, being on that stage was what mattered to Richard," Jennifer Pryor said, who remarried Richard in 2001. She remained by his side until his death on Dec. 10, 2005, in Los Angeles.

It arrives at a time when Richard Pryor is continuously referred to as a “legend” and a “trailblazing pioneer,” even as so much of the general public has forgotten what made him great.