The renowned American actor, writer, social critic, and comedian Paul Mooney sadly passed away on the 19th day of May 2021, as said by his representative, Cassandra Williams. He was well-recognized for his collaborations with fellow comedians such as Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, and Dave Chappelle, among many others.
In addition, he played the role of Sam Cooke in the biographical film The Buddy Holly Story.
Find out more about American comedic actor Paul Mooney’sMooney’s life and dating history throughout his life. Take a look at this article to learn about his kids!
Paul Mooney was married to ex-wife Yvonne Mooney
Paul Mooney reportedly married his former partner Yvonne Mooney, a model and fellow actress, in 1973. Sadly, their union ended, and they got divorced due to unsaid reasons but have remained good friends.
It is unknown how long they were married, though assuming they had three children, it is safe to say that they were wedded for more than three years. Apart from the stated details, no other was disclosed, including the year they separated.
Dating history
The American comedian had his fair share of women he dated when he was alive.
- Toni Linyard
Toni was his girlfriend back when he was in high school, which had produced their twin sons. Their relationship did not last long.
- Karen
According to sources, he dated a gal named Karen soon after his relationship with Toni. It is unclear what her full name is, but it is clear that she is the mother of the actor’s daughter, Alisa Marie.
- Lotti Petti and Stacy J. Safe
After his divorce from his ex-wife, Yvonne, sources say he dated these women though it is uncertain who he dated first. Additionally, we have not found any in-depth details of his relationship with these two women as they were all only mentioned.
Rumored affairs
- Chaka Khan
There were rumors of Chaka Khan having a relationship with the comedian before his death in 2018. However, there was no further confirmation of the said rumor. It was because of a Twitter post on Valentine’sValentine’s Day that year when she was seen sitting on his lap in the picture attached. He then mentioned her as his “wife,” whom he adored a lot.
- Shelley Bonus
Rumors sparked of him getting married to a woman named Shelley after his divorce from his ex-wife, Yvonne. Most sources did not mention the said situation. It is, however, sure that it was Richard Pryor, his late collaborator, who had married a woman the name of Shelley.
Paul Mooney’s kids
During Paul and Yvonne Mooney’s union, they had three children together – two sons and a daughter. In addition, the comedian had twin boys with former partner Toni Linyard when he was still in high school. Afterward, he had a daughter with Karen.
- Dwayne and Daryl Mooney
They are Paul’s twin sons, born on the 22nd day of May when he was in high school with their mother, Toni Linyard.
- Shane Mooney
He is the son of the actor, who was born on the 21st day of December to his mother, Yvonne.
- Symeon Mooney
He is the late sketch comedy artist’s son who passed away on the 20th day of October 2001 when he was stabbed to death; he was only 20.
- Spring Mooney
She is the daughter of an American comedian who celebrates her birthday every the 19th day of September. Her mother is also Yvonne.
- Alisa Marie Schwartz
Alisa is Paul’s daughter with his previous partner, Karen, who celebrates her birthday every the 27th day of August.