Comedian Mark Curry is going viral after some alleged beef with fellow comedian Steve Harvey. As he's enjoying the spotlight, curiosity has picked up about his 2007 accident and how it affected his career. So, what happened to Mark Curry in 2007? Here's what we know.
Who is Mark Curry?
Mark Curry is an actor, TV host, and comedian who is most famous for his role as Mark Cooper in the 1992 sitcom, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper. He portrayed a former basketball player who became a teacher.
Before he got his big break in acting, he was doing stand-up comedy with material based on his childhood. Because of his success in the sitcom, people continue to refer to him as Mr. Cooper to this day.
While he continues to make rare appearances in public and on TV, Curry made significant improvements to his health after an accident in 2007. He continues to do stand-up comedy today.
What Happened to Comedian Mark Curry in 2007?
Speaking of his health, many can't help but wonder what happened to Mark Curry in 2007. This was a challenging time for the comedian as he endured a life-changing accident at his home.
While Curry was doing his laundry, a natural gas explosion took place in his home in Oakland. It turns out that an aerosol can was left behind a water heater, which caused the explosion.
As a result, more than 20% of Curry's body experienced severe burns. This included his side, back, and arm. Not only that, he had to undergo a three-day medically-induced coma to get treated.
Curry revealed on The Montel Williams Show that when he woke up from the coma, he considered suicide. He eventually decided against it because of the mental support and help he got from his friends and other comedians. Some of the people he thanked include Bill Cosby and Sinbad.
Today, Curry is healthy and has recovered from the accident. Although he continues to talk about the experience, he uses it to motivate and uplift his audience.
Mark Curry Beef with Steve Harvey
The supposed beef between Curry and Steve Harvey dates back to 2019 but has resurfaced recently after Katt Williams brought it up in a podcast, Club Shay Shay. The host revived allegations of plagiarism, giving fans another glimpse at the gossip.
This is a years-long feud between Curry and Harvey with each comedian discussing it in separate incidents. Curry spoke about the allegations in an interview with The Mike & Donny Show.
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Meanwhile, Harvey told TMZ that he has "never stolen a joke in 35 years ever." He also encouraged Curry to "grow up and come to me like a man and tell me what the joke is."
Harvey also said that they already talked personally and there was nothing to talk about.
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