We admit it — our initial attraction to comedian Patrice O’Neal was a little silly and a lot self-absorbed. But ever since we laid eyes on the six-foot-five, 300-pound lug, we’ve grown to realize ...

One of the most beloved comedians who died too soon is Patrice O'Neal, who passed away at the age of 41 in 2011 due to a stroke caused by his Type 2 diabetes. He never shied away from joking about his ...