Who is Dick Capri’s son Jeff Capri? Fans pay tribute to Legendary comedian as he dies at 93

Comedian, Dick Capri, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the age of 93. He was diagnosed with a bleeding enlarged aorta that was rendered inoperable due to the aging factor.

Reports stated that Capri spent his last Christmas with his family including his son, daughter-in-law, and his life partner in Florida, before dying in his sleep. His last meal was food from his favorite restaurant.

As reported by TMZ, his son, Jeff Capri, explained that his father knew his time was near. Paying tribute to his father, he added that the world has lost one of the funniest and kindest people in show business:

"The world is not as funny today as it was yesterday," Jeff said.

Capri’s son “is one of the top second-generation comics working today,” according to his IMDb profile. Jeff currently resides in Hermosa Beach, California with his family. He is reportedly described as an "energetically laid back."

According to Jeff's official website, his career spans 25+ years (1999-2024). However, his style of comedy takes a different direction than his father who was known for his Catskill style. According to a few reports, Jeff traveled to Iraq to entertain American troops in 2003.

Jeff Capri has worked with several notable artists including Ellen DeGeneres, Rodney Dangerfield, Joy Behar, and Bill Burr. He also starred in the documentary, I am Battle Comic, according to his official site. He continues to be active in the comedy circuit by hosting stand-up comedy events across various venues such as comedy clubs, cruise ships, and corporate events.

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Fans pay tributes to Dick Capri

Many fans and followers of Dick Capri took to social media to pay their tributes to the late comedian.

“#RIP Dick Capri. Image: Catskills on Broadway, 1992 with Freddie Roman, Dick Capri, Louise DuArt, and Mal Z. Lawrence,” a fan tweeted.

"May heaven be a funny place, rest in peace Dick Capri!" A fan wrote.

“Why it seems like comedians be living forever. 93 is a blessing. Imma start telling jokes. #RIP” Another fan added.

“Catskills on Broadway was one of the funniest things I have ever seen!” Someone wrote.

“Rest in peace.” One user added.

“He was the best.” Another person said.

“Dick Capri passed away this morning, a beloved staple of the #borschtbelt comedy scene (alongside Mal Z and Freddie Roman) and member of the @friarsclub - Please @nytimesarts - consider giving this legend a final tribute. #comedy #dickcapri” Someone wrote.

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All about Dick Capri’s career

Dick’s career spanned several decades as he gained fame in the early 1970s while touring with the prominent singer, Engelbert Humperdinck. The tour provided him the chance to play at prestigious venues such as Radio City Music Hall, and the Palladium in London. He made his Broadway debut in the revue Catskills On Broadway in 1991. He also performed on a television special broadcast for BBC in England, according to his official website.

The website stated that Capri:

“used his Italian heritage and his unique manner to combine comedy and mime, clearly setting him apart from the traditional stand-up comic.”

“His unique style is characterized by a measured and well-considered presentation and his material is clear and current.” It further added.

Capri's performances featured sharp delivery of jokes and topical humor which made him people’s favorite. He shared the stage with legendary figures like Tom Jones, Liza Minnelli, and Frank Sinatra. Reportedly. He was part of New York Friar's Roast and had performed for Presidents Gerald Ford and George Bush.