Comedian Ricky Harris Dies at 54

LOS ANGELES, CA - Comedian Ricky Harris died over the Christmas holiday weekend. He was 54.

The cause of death was not immediately reported, but Harris’ manager, Cindy Ambers of Art/Work Entertainment, told the Los Angeles Times that said Harris suffered a heart attack two years ago.

Harris made his acting debut in the 1993 drama "Poetic Justice" starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur and, two years later, appeared in the heist film "Heat." He also appeared on TV series such as "Moesha" and Chris Rock's "Everybody Hates Chris" and, more recently, on the 2015 dramedy "Dope" and "The Tracy Morgan Show."

Harris was also known for doing raunchy skits on the albums of rapper Snoop Dogg, a childhood friend who, according to The Times, posted a short mournful video to Instagram, calling the actor "my big brother, my homeboy" and a "Long Beach original."

Harris is survived by his mother, his ex-wife and two daughters, The Times reported.

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