Comedian Richard Jeni Dead at 45

46. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family. He was so talented and absolutely hilarious. What a talent and what a waste. I will also keep his girlfriend in my prayers, as that must have been so traumatic a site for her to witness.

God bless...

Posted at 1:53PM on Mar 12th 2007 by Juli

47. I grew up in Bensonhurst with Richard. We attended kindergarten straight through Hunter College together. We were born in 1957.

Spoke to him through the years. Just last year my oldest son and his friend went to one of Richard's performances. Richard met my son and was a gentleman.

I'll always fondly remember him. Quite a prankster as a child, yet quiet and always pensive.

Rest in peace my friend.

Posted at 2:19PM on Mar 12th 2007 by Mara

48. According to LAPD, the caller told police: "My boyfriend shot himself in the face!"
Hmm... Suicide? By shooding himself in the face?? Sounds hinky to me. Anybody know who his girlfriend is?

Posted at 2:25PM on Mar 12th 2007 by Pat

49. This a very sad day. Richard was a very funny man and gave me a lot of laughs. My condolances to his family.
You will be missed... Rest In Peace

Posted at 11:26PM on Mar 13th 2007 by Bill Workman

50. Oh, my heart. Richard will be missed.

Posted at 6:43PM on Mar 14th 2007 by D

51. I am absolutely heartbroken! My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. The entire world has lost a treasure. From the first time I saw him until the last HBO special, he never failed to make me laugh until I cried. God Bless You Richard...you will be missed more than you could've ever imagined.

Posted at 2:59PM on Mar 12th 2007 by Barbara Ann

52. A truly funny and kind man, Richard you will be missed.


God Bless

Posted at 4:32PM on Mar 14th 2007 by Dennis

53. Must have been a pretty bad shot if he only "gravely wounded" himself at first!

Still, funny chap to be sure. His last HBO Special (Steaming Pile of Me) was excellent. Especially his riff on the combined effects of red wine and PMS. RIP and all that.

Posted at 5:42PM on Mar 12th 2007 by Frank McIntosh

54. Go gently into that good night, Richard. Hope you've found peace.

Posted at 3:14PM on Mar 12th 2007 by madam pince

55. I'll miss you. You were one of the few people who could make me laugh.

Posted at 3:15PM on Mar 12th 2007 by Patricia

56. Horrible news......bless him....

that only way this will make sense to me, is if he DID have some awful illness. That would MAYBE make sense....otherwise, no.

He was such an awesome comedian....RIP Richard.

kp :(

Posted at 3:59PM on Mar 12th 2007 by Kimmypage

57. I have followed Richard for years. I was devistated this morning when I heard about what happened. He was one of my favorites. Rest in Peace Richard.

Posted at 11:53PM on Mar 13th 2007 by steve

58. this dude was hilarius great stand up btw he look's like he's got some Harvey Leven DNA if there's a biopic harvey should be cast. R.I.P. Rich

Posted at 10:48PM on Mar 12th 2007 by jodirt23

59. Totally caught me by surprise. SAD, SAD, SAD! The last blog entry he made was March 7, 3 days before he died. The irony is just too much. What a cute, warm smile he had. Look at the picture of him on this site, just above the COMMENTS section--a smile that would melt the paint off a manhattan taxi cab! And he ends up shooting his face off.
Is '07 the YEAR OF TRAGIC DEATHS, or WHAT?! God bless him.

Posted at 4:37PM on Mar 12th 2007 by MG Wright

60. My whole family followed his career from the begining he was so funny and smart in his observations. I know his mom and to his credit he was a loving son and alway stayed close to her. He will be missed by all of Dyker Heights his hometown....

Posted at 5:30PM on Mar 12th 2007 by Denise Mara