Why Hollywood Didn't Respect Redd Foxx When He Died - Here's Why

[@SouthPawGirlie]

Della Reese also was very upset when he went through his tax issues. She said her and Foxx lived together has they were trying to make it in Hollywood. She said Red Foxx put A lot of people on and took care of A lot of people once he made it, and she hated no one came to his rescue to help. R.I.P Redd Foxx

[@acknickulus]

I don’t think it was a person that he knew was from St. Louis that he didn’t help in show business. I even heard Pat Marita from Karate Kid and a few episodes of Sanford Son damn near cry in speaking about how Redd Foxx helped him.

[@MisterB2eternity]

The only that did was Eddie Murphy.

[@byronrush9802]

​@@acknickulusThat's how He got his come up red foxx helped him when nobody else would He's always been thankful to him because of that

[@KevinLong-jr1zv]

​@@MisterB2eternityYes, Eddie helped him out and that was one of his idols👍

[@brooksfleming7643]

Did she?

[@killagilla24]

Thank you Dela Reese for telling his story. Hollywood has proven time and time again to be trash.

[@RobWilly706]

Devils and Demons.....👍🏾

[@ShauhuaGu]

Watch out for white devil a Puerto Rico said.

[@fred_g7802]

Let the strike continue...eff Hollyweird

[@Wedarealsinnas]

you spelled it wrong hollyweird

[@UnownDepth]

something never changed

[@Liyahhhhhhhhhh95]

It's absolutely terrible how he was treated. Regardless of what Hollywood thought of him, we knew/know how important he was. RIP Legend, Redd Foxx 💥💯

[@janicecarter2836]

Other people are not gonna lend you a hand or help,as you do them! " what comes around..goes back around"! Please,ppl,remember this phrase!!

[@janicecarter2836]

Rip,mr.foxx..make 'em laugh,Fred g.sanford,up in heaven!!

[@QuadriviumNumbers]

@@janicecarter2836 The "phrase" is _"WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND"_ and "people" know it already! And people will ALWAYS lend you a hand and help you if you do the same with them!! You obviously do not understand the laws of karma and reciprocity! You need to take a close look at your negative viewpoint and stop spreading bile into the universe "what goes around comes around!"

[@coffeefish]

He fucked himself over. Don't forget that.

[@casonbrown6239]

R.I.P Redd Foxx a true King of Comedy and a Legend

[@tonyt8805]

💯 🙌🏾 😎 🙌🏾 💯

[@kharyvines6971]

RIGHT THE REAL KING OF COMEDY

[@casonbrown6239]

@@kharyvines6971 facts

[@kharyvines6971]

YOU'RE GREAT WHEN YOU CAN CARRY A TV SHOW. ESPECIALLY FOR PLAYING FOR 50 YEARS.

[@casonbrown6239]

@@kharyvines6971 and his stand ups were genius

[@B.NICE302]

Redd Foxx is an absolute legend. You can watch an episode of Sanford and son over and over and laugh every time like it was the first time you saw that episode. Much respect and Love!!!

[@Karl671]

True

[@tonyt8805]

💯 💯 💯

[@kharyvines6971]

THE REAL KING OF COMEDY

[@daminharris3879]

Haaa yupppp I've seen all da episodes a million times n still laff my fav show eva

[@devantejackson5085]

My favorite episode is the one where Redd and Lamont was moving this "Flamboyant" Guy's Piano 😂 I crack up everytime I watch that episode 🤣

[@Ameerah.G]

Redd was known for being generous and he donated a lot of money to civil rights groups in the 60s.

[@michaelmitchell5098]

…and hired a lot of out of work actors.

[@devantejackson5085]

And he knew Malcolm x when he was still "Detroit" Red

[@stephanurkel7567]

Yep.. they were friends. "Chicago" Redd and "Detroit" Red. Malcolm X referred to him as "the funniest dishwasher on this earth".

[@ericrivera8410]

Jamie Fox paid for his funeral ..

[@d2dar459]

​@@devantejackson5085 Yes 💯💯

[@maximusprime3459]

Regardless of how he was treated, Redd Foxx is still a LEGEND and he did it HIS WAY.

[@donaldallen1768]

Exactly, everything else is water under the bridge!

[@chaddfrancis2179]

🙏🏾❤️

[@IceManLikeGervin]

I remember hearing a story how Redd Foxx (RIP) helped out the legendary R&B singer Ruth Brown (RIP) after she had left the music business and was working regular jobs to just to get by. In 1975, she went to a club where Redd Foxx was in St Louis performing because a co-worker friend of hers didn't believe that she really knew Redd Foxx. When she got to the club she gave one of the employees a note to give to Redd Foxx and he said something to the effect of "Ruth Brown, bring her back here right now!". They met up and talked for awhile and after that Redd Foxx promised that he would send for her. About a week later he flew her out to LA and her career was resurrected big time because of Redd Foxx. She won Grammy & Tony Awards in 1989.

[@MrDFJohnson]

Now THAT'S a true friend. Yet so-called friends he'd helped didn't come to his aid with his IRS troubles. My Dad LOVED Redd Foxx.

[@X9523-z3v]

Gotta love America. Got a talent?! Keep it to yourself or get abused

[@romagirl7]

Ruth Brown and Redd Foxx both stayed in our home back in the day. My stepdad was a jazz musician and brought folks home who couldn't get rooms in the hotels that they played in...we had lots of color in our house.😂. I met up with Ruth in Oakland, CA after her Tony winning days. Redd was a boyfriend of one of my aunt's sisters.

[@IceManLikeGervin]

@@romagirl7 ⭐⭐⭐

[@kingsports1113]

Her nephew rakim should help her

[@Sneakerveli]

I remember my uncles watching tv and me having to watch Sanford and son instead of cartoons. Best thing I ever did. Not only my favorite TV show but fred was like my grandfather. Redd and Pops (Witherspoon) were my favorite. RIP REDD FOXX

[@devantejackson5085]

I loved Bernie Mac like my Uncle. My heart still hurts for the Mac Man 😞

[@Batman88878]

Seriously! Pops was an underrated TV father! John Witherspoon was so damn hilarious that when I heard of his passing, I just went to KZbin to look up stuff he was in & laughed my ass off. Redd as Fred was genius. Still funny 'til this very day.

[@eddiecoleman1504]

I’ve been a fan of Redd Foxx since I was 4. Sanford and Son is still my favorite show to this day! I have some of his party albums and they’re still funny! I’ll always keep his comedy in rotation one way or another. RIP Redd Foxx

[@nr30199]

Redd Foxx is forever G.O.A.T.ED. I still watch Sanford and Son ♥️. And Redd Foxx died October 11, 1991 not 1992

[@Lee85G]

Yeah, I remember being real young when he passed. 😢

[@NateTheGr8ness]

Thank you! I can't believe they got the date wrong! They should know better!

[@gutenbird]

Yep. I remember hearing when he died. It was actually kind of a pretty big deal.

[@aaronflowers8881]

I came looking for this comment.

[@joemomma3208]

Much ❤ to Redd Foxx & Lawanda Page from the 618! Centreville & St. louis came together and showed out!

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

Yes

[@jordanbass705]

I don’t know why they hated redd Foxx he is one of the best comedians if it wasn’t for redd Foxx we wouldn’t have Richard Pryor Bernie Mac Robin Harris DL hughley Eddie Murphy Martin Lawrence Mike Epps Chris Tucker Chris rock and many other great comedians he paved the way and redd Foxx kept it real stayed true too himself he deserves more respect.

[@devantejackson5085]

Bernie Loved Redd too Rest up to Redd Foxx 🙏 Rest up Bernie Mac 🙏

[@Bobby-di1ve]

He didn't want to wear a dress like everybody else did

[@devantejackson5085]

Bernie Mac wouldn't either he spoke about the Couch 🛋️ casting that goes on

[@jordanbass705]

@@devantejackson5085 yes Bernie Mac didn’t take no shit from nobody period along with redd Foxx because they didn’t sell out that’s why I respect them and Dave Chappelle Eddie griffin and katt Williams

[@kinglord7707]

Cause Redd Foxx wouldn't wear a dress and he don't trust Hollywood Jews

[@MaleahsDiary]

I have never heard this story. Thank you for sharing this story.

[@theartistichorseman]

Last year marked Redd Foxx's 100th birthday. He was born on December 9, 1922. He would've been 101 this year.

[@Karl671]

Yup

[@yeahisaidit5633]

Shhhh only real fans……. Know that!

[@thatbemefool]

There’s no such thing and “would have,” especially when it comes to age. You are the age you die!

[@theartistichorseman]

@@thatbemefool but if he would've been 101 this year if he were alive. It's just something you say.

[@nenep1872]

I always remembered his yr of birth because James Brown was born in 33 there 10yrs apart... Man two legends who died too soon

[@robino41510707]

I wish they would expose the names of these evil heartless producers. R. I. P. Redd Foxx

[@wanderer34]

All you gotta do is search for the Royal Family show and search for the names!

[@leftofcenter4]

A google search on the people who worked on the show should turn them up..!

[@bobbarker1593]

Kanye told you and the bank kicked him to the curb.

[@kwolf506]

​@bobbarker1593 straight up! I looked up the producers and sure enough they are Jewish white men...

[@markwhite2709]

It was the producers of Sanford and Son the same people who produced the Jeffersons.

[@LaCheleWallace]

So glad I came across this video. Mr. Redd Foxx crosses my mind from time to time. My grandfather and I used to watch old reruns of _Sanford and Son_ and just be tickled to no end. Sometimes I wonder why his name isn't listed amongst the greats during his era. He was and will always be a gem.

[@gertrudemitchell5179]

Them producerwant it they way but red fox had it his. Way. Rip red. You did your thing ,you didn,t let them. Producer run over you I met red fox in Boston mass he was doing a show at this club. G.mitchell

[@lucken13]

Redd Fox was a great comedian!!! Grew up watching him in the 60s/70s!!!!

[@goatiebaaproductions]

Although, he was financially irresponsible, Redd Foxx was that guy. When it came to comedy, he had it like no other comedian during his prime lmao.

[@byronrush9802]

Exactly He's influence is still felt today and he's a cautionary tale about the Hollywood system that sadly some of our black men and women still have not learned

[@madbrowniac7871]

When I heard about "The Royal Family" I thought that they were talking about the Broadway play. I forgot about The Sitcom. Incidentally Mr. Foxx proved his expert comic timing once and for all in one Episode with his pronunciation of the word "passe!"😂😏 R.I.P. Sir and Thank You Very Much for bringing so much incredible Laughter to so many households through the Decades!😂🤣😂🎤📺B.W.

[@danielrobinson9270]

R.I.P and a Happy heavenly birthday to Mr. Foxx a true comedy legend. Gone and certainly missed. But, definitely not forgotten. He lives on in our hearts and souls.

[@leviq92]

how you know he’s in heaven?

[@MarkeilaaByrd]

@@leviq92 tf How Do Uk If U goin 2 Heaven?🤣

[@leviq92]

@@MarkeilaaByrd no one truly knows. Only God has that authority

[@dougfredricks2017]

​@@leviq92L😂L he wasn't an Angel

[@waynefoote3781]

Redd was and remains absolutely incredible!@ We all make mistakes in our lives ....he brought so many of us complete laughter and joy!

[@marvissmith4588]

His mistake was that he natively trusted the wrong people with his money. He assumed that his taxes were being paid.

[@carolyneasley8980]

Fred talking to Lamont: "I called the bank and the check is STILL bouncing!" 😂 I can quote so many lines from Sanford and Son, he was a true comedian, a legend the real deal HOWEVER! Like so many he definitely had his demons, which affected his finances greatly. Rip Redd

[@nr30199]

🤣🤣🤣 One of my favorite lines from Sanford and Son

[@oland637]

Fred: "and it's still bouncing". Lamont: "Eight day old collard greens, wouldn't agree with Superman" Fred: "how we gon get to St. Louis, on on a plane?" Lamont: No, on a Frisbee Fred: "you just dumb son" Ester: " what's this ugly mess" Fred: "I call it, Ester"

[@adriennedeontesmith2020]

This is true for all industries!! Please Take care of yourself, because companies operate as a business they can care less about your health or well being.

[@mprattyh3]

Any real fan of comedy knows the impact Redd had on the industry. He was one of the best stand-ups of all-time and that's undebatable.

[@michellerosebrown]

Redd Foxx was a legend of comedy and is definitely not been forgotten. Rest in peace Mr Foxx. God bless. 🙏🏾🕊️❤️

[@OGStarlightKY]

Those white executives and producers that thought they knew better are to blame for his death. If they didn’t stress him out and try to micro manage him, he wouldn’t have even had a heart attack. That’s why it’s my dream for our people to have our own producers and executives behind black entertainment.

[@gerrelloxendine2355]

Facts

[@joshuacoleman6947]

Racist much? Red Foxx Did this to himself! He made poor financial decisions. Yet these white producers were so bad... they hired him🤦🏿‍♂️ stop with the retardation

[@LifeIsNotorious]

Like Terry Perry even though I don’t care for some of his shows/movies.

[@OGStarlightKY]

@@LifeIsNotorious The Wayans family are a way better example.

[@LifeIsNotorious]

@@OGStarlightKY Yeah they were good too

[@imspecial2286]

The moral of the story is they didn't give a damn about Fox. R.I.P Foxx.🙏 You the man.

[@ceeceeceecee5515]

When I was a teen, we moved from flatbush to Van Nuys. My best friend came to visit and one day we were walking on Van Nuys Blvd and Redd Foxx was looking in a pawn shop window with his Rolls Royce and 1 middle aged driver in front. We saw him and my friend was so excited, ran up to him, grabbed his neck and kissed him on his cheek like 3 times 😂 and hugged him. He was walking towards his car and he didn’t say a word 😂 He didn’t turn his nose up or say get out of here or nothing. He just politely walked to his car 😂😂😂😂😂 His aura was so calm and loving. We were like 15. ❤🙏🏽 Always in our hearts!

[@yeahisaidit5633]

Hard to believe Fred didn’t leave any seeds? Rip his show is number two to my good times

[@lyn1.6]

That's awful. He deserved so much better. Fun fact: I believe that Red Foxx and Malcolm X (before he became Malcolm X) were friends. They were both called "Red" and they were quite a duo in the streets.

[@kamronrhodes5151]

RIP Redd Foxx

[@johnfort290]

NO MATTER WHAT THEY SAY..... HE'S A PIONEER AND THE GREATEST TEACHER'S...LONG LIVES THE KIMG THE GOD 🤴🏿👑 RED FOXX . NEVER TO BE REPLACED OR FORGOTTEN 👊🏿💯💪🏿✌🏿👊🏿🤴🏿👑👑👑👁️👑👸🏿💯👊🏿💯RAE IN POWER 💪🏿👊🏿

[@cherylwallace2490]

My Father absolutely LOVED RED FOX, Always had him playing on the Television set. May they both continue to rest in Peace and Light❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@kelgreen99]

Those people will irritate you into a hospital room. That's sad what Redd & his family went thru.😢

[@stephanurkel7567]

This man deserves his flowers - much appreciated. Thank you Redd Foxx 🌹

[@oland637]

Malcolm X knew Redd Foxx very early on. He said they washed dishes together in some restaurant. Malcolm X said Redd Foxx was the funniest man he ever knew.

[@jamesknauer540]

Redd was a genius comic. with a heart of gold. You can hear it in every one of his performances. We still quote him regularly. RIP.

[@timekograves]

I would have loved to meet him ❤

[@quintariosmith990]

Facts same here 💯

[@devantejackson5085]

I wanted to meet Bernie Mac

[@russellmcbride1242]

One of the funniest humans to ever grace the screen! 💯 That man made me laugh so many times! R.I.P. Master Foxx.🙏

[@redthunderbird8117]

I got choked up on this one. Damn. I am mad at ya'll... Damn, good report. Well done. Comedy Hype. This breaks my heart. Whew! Thank you, Redd Foxx.

[@kharyvines6971]

THE REAL KING OF COMEDY

[@pacotoyful]

When I was a kid I watched The Royal Family! I loved that show and that’s how I got into him. It’s sad he never got his flowers, hell I even have his records! He was one of the greats!

[@miraclechild_502]

It can’t get any sadder or disrespectful than that…RIP 2 one of the greatest of our time like it or not Mr. Redd Foxx #Legend

[@301larussomusic]

I remember my parents always watching Sanford and son

[@kevinlawrence8580]

Also Redd Foxx was a fine actor. He is very underrated as a comedic actor.

[@jrm2fla]

Great tribute to Redd - a brilliant comedian, when I was a child I loved him and everything he did

[@randystockton624]

I'm 58 years old and grew up watching Sanford and son....I still watch it and never get tired of watching it...Redd Foxx is a legend, Demond Wilson, I love all the the episodes...great actor, comedian, and deserves the respect..RIP Redd Fox....

[@THELICENSEDGURU]

1 of my all time fave comedians i watched growing up, brilliant, a natural who needed no direction, it’s a shame to hear how his story ended ;-(

[@Whatt787]

Sanford and Son the first three years was some of the best television ever, seen episodes so many times over the last 50 years

[@MrTimeless101]

Chicago Red aka Red Foxx didn't need Hollywood to validate him. Thirty two years since he passed time goes by quickly.

[@lawrencerbe2661]

Redd Foxx was a legend RIP. Sanford and Son still stands the test of time. Thanks for the update. I can only imagine how Redd felt when the producer said i will tell you how to be funny 😡 😡😡

[@louisluckett4577]

Sickening

[@kinglord7707]

It's sad that after Redd Foxx died on the Royal Family set the producers wanted to go on with the show the same day he died according to Della Reese interview.They more worried about the script than his passing.

[@kingsports1113]

They still remember wat he did n 76 put people out of business

[@justlikedavid]

R.I.P. REDD FOXX🌹🌹🌹

[@jugghead82]

Respect to One of the True Legend of Comedy R.I.P Redd Foxx

[@All.hip.no.]

Redd brings back memories of watching Sandford and Son , Silver spoons etc. R.I.P. Fred.

[@813South]

Redd Foxx is the Godfather of comedy. Richard Pryor often said that Foxx was his mentor. Eddie loved Redd Foxx

[@joedoe6251]

RIP Redd Foxx. RIP Della Reece.

[@QUEENSBRIDGE_10TH_ST231]

It's called Show BUSINESS and there's a reason why the word business is bigger than the word show. In business people will act like they care about you but all they care about is the bottom line. Don't ever think for a minute that you can't be replaced in any area of your life....especially in business.

[@alyssajones4368]

Facts.

[@7.62jack6]

St. Louis LEGEND 🫶🏾

[@Lkmsundastood]

I wonder why or if it wasn't possible for Eddie Murphy step in and check on Mr. Foxx and Mrs. Reese? This is sad. That man was and forever will be a legend.

[@maximusprime3459]

If I recall correctly Eddie Murphy paid for his funeral services.

[@ianditwin7443]

Eddie Murphy paid for Red Foxx funeral..

[@williefreeman3656]

Eddie was down with Redd, that's why he chose to put him in the show to help him out with his tax problems, but Hollywood stressed Redd out and he had a heart attack for real. Eddie even paid for his funeral.

[@raddastronaut]

Red is an absolute legend. Has always been one of my favorites. Sanford and son will always be great.

[@oland637]

R.I.P. "Pioneer of laugh and hilarity" Mr. Redd Foxx. Forever missed

[@RespectfullyMonie]

RED FOXX legend 👑💕❤️he deserved his flowers back then and should keep getting 💐from future generations 💯🕊️

[@mooneyesshaktitv1580]

Redd Foxx is loved by me...one of my ALLTIME FAVES! RIP REDD FOXX.

[@ripvanwinkle2002]

red foxx and sanford and son where a HUGE part of my childhood. i remember the hurt i felt when i heard hed passed away i hadnt watched his new show yet and was waiting for the season to end to trey and binge it on the reruns.. and then he was just gone.. RIP Red you were beloved among your fellow man, even if it wasnt the ones who should have looked out for you.

[@judyanderson3500]

A legend of all-time funny man! RIP Red Foxx ❤

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

R.I.P. Legendary Redd Foxx Was The OG of Comedy And Redd Foxx Legacy Will Continue To Live On Forever

[@mahmudsamad5018]

Rip Mr Foxx u are and will always be a legend in many of your true fans eyes 👀 love u for your GREATNESS ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@zachminder8084]

He was amazing as a comedian and actor. I remember seeing Sanford and Son for the first time when I was like 12 or 13 (I'm about to be 26 in a few weeks) and loved it from the jump. It became one of my comfort shows. Every time I see him on the screen it brings a smile to my face 🤧❤️

[@ether4948]

Rest In Peace Red Foxx. The Father of Modern day comedy.

[@gadeyeye6268]

Great tribute to everyone involved. SALUTE to the brother god's soul and legacy. May it live on in our hearts and memories towards his soul contentment. Ase

[@shadyws310]

Grew up on the show❤🙏🏽

[@GoldmanStacks]

Redd Foxx is my cousin (grandfather’s first cousin). Thank you for making this video about him.

[@kernithudson]

Because he's still being talked about makes him still one of The G.O.A.T.S

[@benmack4525]

Top 5 comedian all time I watch Sanford n son till this day August 2023

[@waynefoote3781]

Thank you so very much Mr. Redd Foxx for sharing your talents with us and your hard work in show business.

[@phalynwilliams4119]

Yes and the same for Della Reese and Jackee! I watched their shows. Excellent talent.

[@joememphis1571]

Redd Foxx was funny AF he is one of the all time great comedians of any generation. Even Richard Pryor, Chris Rock and Eddie Murphy said he was the most naturally funny person they ever encountered.

[@cbreez40]

Nice and well deserved tribute to The Legendary mr Redd Foxx. He doesn't get the recognition he deserves today because this generation doesn't want to know history. Sanford&Son comes on television everyday somewhere and hasn't been off television since it premiered thanks to repeats So who forgot or doesn't respect mr Foxx? WE AMERICANIZED AFRICAN PEOPLE THAT'S WHO..

[@gregoryjones9546]

RIP And POWER To QUEEN/EMPRESS #DellaReese Love How She Spoke Up For #KingOfComedy #ReddFoxx She Didn't Get Enough Of The Tributes And Accolades She Deserved when She Passed Away. Although I Loved Her On That Show She Was WAAAAAY More Than Touched By An Angel,Her Career Spanned DECADES Through Times When Black People Couldn't Enter A Restaurant In The Front,Even Black Celebrities Had To Go In Through The Back,She Came Up In A Time When Women Weren't Respected,This Is Why We Still Need To And Must ALWAYS HONOR OUR OWN,And Give Them Their FLOWERS While They're Still Alive To Enjoy Them!!! 👑🙏🏾🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💐💐💐💐💐💐💐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Fleefromsin]

I encourage you not to dwell on the things your enemies did to you because it opens doors to unforgiveness, bitterness and evil thoughts. Praying for them and letting go is the best way to handle it.

[@fredtafoya6526]

He was a legend one of the best love this guy I loved his TV show movie roles he is great that's all we can say r.i.p. boss you are missed big time Mr Fox.....,........

[@benisrael2948]

Sanford and son was one of the shows. I used to watch All The Time. He was so funny on that show. I'm coming, Elizabeth, it's the big one this time.

[@geo-305]

I finally watched sanford and son a year ago, and oh my fu**kin god, man what a show!!!!!! The funniest episode was when lamont, his pops and the puerto rican dude, went to the restaurant, and fred made lamont mad and he walked out, and while he drank his drink (garbage) , he said to the waiter, "hey negro come here", i damn near choked on my water when i heard that 😂😂😂😂, RIP ReddFoxx

[@JSB-Next]

That was a beautiful, truthful take on what really happened. I saw Redd Foxx from a very young age, at the Regal Theater in Chicago. He was always direct, precise and hilarious in his humor. That feeling of someone telling you what to do when you know they don't have a clue is universal, working while Black in this world. And Della Reese made her point w/"Touched By An Angel," because you could tell she ran her space while there. God rest their souls, and thanks for telling the whole truth.

[@charlestonblack2149]

Redd Foxx RIP 🙏 No doubt a true legend.

[@JoseSilva-ip5xi]

"Sandford and son" was a good reason to watch TV every afternoon we love his show "God Bless Him" ,sincerely Jose Silva from 327 hoitt st San Diego CA.

[@jeep128]

That's why I respect people like Eddie Murphy

[@larryjohnson2546]

He was a legend to his fans and will never be forgotten. Unlike the producers who are not even known and don't deserve to be. RIP Red Fox. He is sorely missed.

[@TheLovely990]

I watch his show every night before bed. Rest in peace Red Foxx.😪❤️❤️

[@blover8548]

Sanford and son one of my favorite shows.

[@quintariosmith990]

Redd Foxx died broke just like Tupac until Tupac mom fix his residuals and now Tupac sister owns all his rights 💯

[@timotheezy17]

He wasn't Broke he didn't even get a chance to see his ALL eyes on me Money ...he was using the moneyhe had to fight legal fights.....he was getting sued everyday... ppl seems to forget that...he had millions coming he didn't live to see it....His sister doesn't have his Rights that white mf Tom Whaley I think that's his last name Took Tupac Estate after his mother passed....his sister been fighting for them for yrs now...

[@daniel.j9062]

He chose his integrity over hollywood . Kudos to Redd and may his Beautiful Soul Rest in Peace 🙏

[@snyper5150]

His disrespect treatment shows how we’re viewed. No matter how big you are or popular or proven in that instance, you’re still Black in this white guys world.

[@naturaloutdoorsoklahoma7054]

Man, I loved sanford and sons. Used to sit and watch it with my grandpa. He loved red. So much he named his last dog sanford.

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

R.I.P. Legendary Redd Foxx One of The Best Comedians of All Time & a Legend And R.I.P. Legendary Redd Foxx Deserves More Respect When He Was Alive Long Time Ago That's Sad That People Don't Show No Respect Towards R.I.P. Legendary Redd Foxx

[@mikeathony7845]

Dude that was some good stuff there! Brings back many memories. I had just moved to L.A. at that time.

[@danyelleterry2138]

Happy birthday Redd Fox. You are truly missed and appreciated ❤️

[@swilkobarfingtoniii1642]

My family owned an auto body repair shop. One morning we came in and there was a Cadillac limo parked in our lot, the driver sleeping in the back. We woke him up and he told us a local cab driver had sent him to us for some repairs on his car. He had a minor accident while he was driving Della Reece's entourage behind the ambulance she was in while being rushed to a local hospital for emergency brain surgery. Ms. Reece was brought here because one of the world's greatest brain surgeons worked at a hospital here. Ms. Reece had actually collapsed onstage while taping "The Tonight Show." After her surgery she went on to have some of the greatest success of her life.

[@jsmacks11]

I remember when he died. It didn't seem like it was covered that much but it was in a time where there was no social media but didn't think much about it as i was only 12. I honestly didn't know how great Redd Foxx was as a comedian until years after he died listening to a tape of him. I think his (more cleaner more commercial friendly) Sanford and Son career overshadowed his career in Raunchy style Comedy as while he was an innovator, at the time he was doing that style of comedy I don't think it was widely known or accepted. He was raunchy and edgy before it was popular to be so. if he would have died in the Social media era, he would have gotten more props. I think he was pretty respected in the Black community, but I suspect Hollywood was only aware more of his Sanford and Son career, as he didn't do too many movies like a Richard Pryor. He was seeming though getting a resurgence right before he died as he just got through doing Harlem Nights (which he did great in) and started back TV with his sitcom.

[@poetcomic1]

He rose from doing raunchy 'party' records to being a genuine and loved comedian with a distinct character. No one else I can think of ever made that journey.