Vic Henley

{{Short description|American comedian (1962–2020)}}

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| birth_date = {{birth date|1962|10|02}}

| birth_place = Oxford, Alabama, U.S.

| death_date = {{death date and age|2020|04|06|1962|10|2}}

| occupation = Comedian

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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

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

Henley was co-author of the national best-selling book Games Rednecks Play with fellow comedian Jeff Foxworthy.{{Cite web|url=https://www.etonline.com/vic-henley-comedy-central-star-dead-at-57-144471|title=Vic Henley, Comedy Central Star, Dead at 57|website=Entertainment Tonight}} 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

Henley died after suffering a pulmonary embolism April 6, 2020, aged 57.{{Cite web|url=https://people.com/movies/comedian-vic-henley-dies-at-57-adam-sandler-larry-the-cable-guy-and-more-pay-tribute/|title=Comedian Vic Henley Dies at 57 — Adam Sandler, Larry the Cable Guy and More Pay Tribute|website=PEOPLE.com}}

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