Vic Henley
{{Short description|American comedian (1962–2020)}}
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| name = Vic Henley
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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}}
References
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External links
- {{official website|https://www.vichenley.com}}
- {{IMDb name|2000976}}
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Category:Comedians from Alabama
Category:Deaths from pulmonary embolism
Category:American male comedians
Category:People from Oxford, Alabama