Atlanta-Based Comedy Legend Tyler Craig Dies at 52

Tyler Craig, the Atlanta-based comedy legend, has died at the age of 52. Craig’s cause of death has not been made public.

Radio host and fellow-comedian Richey Smiley confirmed Craig’s death on the morning of August 7 in posting a photo of the funnyman accompanied by the words, “Rest in peace.” Smiley also tweeted, “I’m saddened this morning to find out about the death of comedian Tyler Craig. Watch him grow into a great talent. Rest In Peace King!!!”

Craig is perhaps best known for his catchphrase, “And the moral of the story is.” Craig was a native of Atlanta, Georgia. In an October 2019 interview on the Com Chat Podcast, Craig said he began his career at Club 550 in Atlanta.

Tyler Craig – “and the moral of the story is….” – Comedy House, Columbia SCTyler Craig performs at the Comedy House Showroom in Columbia SC, 2010. Tyler has a tremendous following in Columbia. Lots of people never miss his show.2011-09-14T16:00:23Z

Craig was best known for his appearances on BET’s Comic View. In 1997, Craig appeared on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and on Jamie Foxx’s Laffapalooza! as well as Martin Lawrence’s First Amendment. During his career, Craig opened for comedians such as Cedric the Entertainer and Chris Tucker. According to Craig’s IMDb page, he also appeared in several movies over the years, the most recent being 2018’s Unkillable alongside Tom Sizemore.

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One promo for an appearance by Craig described his style as “appealing to individuals from all walks of life.”

Tyler CraigStand Up Live at Uptown Comedy Corner2008-01-08T03:22:17Z

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