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Vic Henley

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Vic Henley
Born(1962-10-02)October 2, 1962
DiedApril 6, 2020(2020-04-06) (aged 57)
OccupationComedian

Victor Darrell Henley (October 2, 1962 – April 6, 2020), was an American comedian. Henley appeared on HBO, CBS, NBC, Fox, BRAVO, CMT, XM radio MTV, A&E, The History Channel. He was a VH1 VJ and had his own Comedy Central half-hour special as well as performances on The Late Show and The Tonight Show.

Early life

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Henley was born on October 2, 1962, in Oxford, Alabama, and was a graduate of Auburn University. He was set to become a stockbroker before he landed a spot in comedy.

Career

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Henley was co-author of the national best-selling book Games Rednecks Play with fellow comedian Jeff Foxworthy.[1] Henley was a close friend of Kathleen Madigan and Ron White.

He was a regular contributor and guest on the "Opie and Anthony Show With Jim Norton” on XM radio.

He had appeared on HBO, CBS, NBC, FOX, BRAVO, CMT, MTV, A&E, The History Channel. He was a VH-1 VJ and has his own Comedy Central half-hour special, as well as performances on The Late Show and The Tonight Show.

Death and legacy

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Henley died after suffering a pulmonary embolism April 6, 2020, aged 57.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Vic Henley, Comedy Central Star, Dead at 57". Entertainment Tonight.
  2. ^ "Comedian Vic Henley Dies at 57 — Adam Sandler, Larry the Cable Guy and More Pay Tribute". PEOPLE.com.
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