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October 20, 2008

Entertainment triple-threat Rudy Ray Moore dead at 81

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Comedian, actor and singer Rudy Ray Moore has died due to complications from diabetes in Akron, Ohio.

He was born as Rudolph Frank Moore, but later adopted the nickname "Rudy Ray."

Moore was a very popular actor and comedian who also broke his way into the music business.

He was best known for playing the 1970s Blaxploitation character the charismatic pimp Dolemite in the 1975 film "Dolemite," and its sequel, "The Human Tornado."

He was 81 years old. Moore also leaves behind his 98 year-old mother Lucille and a daughter.



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