Rudy Ray Moore Dies better known as Dolemite

comedian Rudy Ray Moore, better known as Dolemite, has died in Akron, Ohio. He was 81,according to media reports.

According to Wikipedia, Moore is perhaps best known as Dolemite, the uniquely articulate pimp (“… rappin’ & tappin’ is my game!”) from the 1975 film "Dolemite," and its sequel, "The Human Tornado." The persona was developed during his earlier stand-up comedy records.

rudy ray moore, whose actual name was Rudolph Frank Moore, died from complications of diabetes.

rudy ray Moore(born March 17, 1937 in Fort Smith,Arkansas) is perhaps best known as Dolemite, the uniquely articulate pimp from the 1975 film Dolemite, and its sequel, The Human Tornado.