Modified On November 29, 2011
The news on the internet is confirmed. Patrice Oneal has passed away at the age of 41.
From his Wikipedia entry:
Patrice Lumumba Malcolm O’Neal (December 7, 1969 – November 29, 2011) was an American stand-up comedian, radio personality, and actor. He was known for his cutting, often confrontational crowd work during which he often played couples against each other. He was a resident of Jersey City, New Jersey.
Oneal had a stroke about a month ago, which left him unable to speak. Hit TMZ.com for the story.