Richard Pryor’s wife confirms he slept with Marlon Brando after Quincy Jones’ shock revelation

Jennifer Lee Pryor was married to the late comedian twice
Comedian: Richard Pryor died in 2005
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Natasha Sporn8 February 2018
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Richard Pryor’s widow has backed up claims made by Quincy Jones that he hooked up with Marlon Brando.

Jones first made the claims in an interview with Vulture magazine saying that Pryor would “f*** anything”. He also cited alleged sexual encounters with others.

Widow Jennifer Lee Pryor posted on Twitter: “If you listen to Richard's comedy- the early stuff - he was way ahead of his time on gay rights!!! #noshame.”

She told TMZ that Pryor was always open about his bisexuality and wrote about it in his diaries, which she said she plans to publish.

Revelation: Jennifer Lee Pryor confirmed Marlon Brando and Richard Pryor slept together (John Engstead/John Kobal Foundation/Getty)
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The writer also told the publication: “It was the '70s! Drugs were still good.

Confirmation: Jennifer Lee Pryor addressed the claims
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“If you did enough cocaine, you'd f*** a radiator and send it flowers in the morning."

Pryor married seven times throughout his lifetime, sharing his life with five different women.

The comedian married Lee Pryor in 1981 but divorced a year later, only to remarry in 2001 until his death in 2005.

Elsewhere in Jones’ interview, he took aim at British band The Beatles calling them “the worst musicians in the world”.

The record producer also revealed he used to date Ivanka Trump and that he used to “hang out” with the President of the United States himself.

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