Comedian Kenny DeForest Passes Away at 37 Following Bike Accident in New York City
Family and friends are in deep sorrow over the passing of Kenny DeForest, the beloved stand-up comedian and writer. Known for his performances on The Late Late Show with James Corden and Late Night with Seth Meyers, DeForest, aged 37, succumbed to injuries from a bike accident in Brooklyn on Dec. 13, after being hospitalized and undergoing neurological surgery on Dec. 8.
The GoFundMe page dedicated to his memorial revealed the efforts made to alleviate a brain bleed, stating that a part of his skull was removed to relieve pressure. Surrounded by his parents, family, and friends, Kenny DeForest passed away at the hospital. A statement on the page, organized by friend Ryan Beck, emphasized DeForest’s positive impact on the lives he touched and recounted his final moments filled with favorite songs, childhood stories, and memories of his boundless positivity.
Highlighting DeForest’s commitment to making a difference, the statement mentioned his organ donation, ensuring that even in death, he continues to positively impact others. In recognition of his talent, Comedy Central’s Comics to Watch included him in 2015, and Brooklyn Magazine named him one of the 50 Funniest People in the borough in the following year.
DeForest’s debut stand-up album, B.A.D. Dreams, released in 2017, secured the number one spot on iTunes. His appearances on Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Late Late Show with James Corden, TruTV’s Friends of the People, and HBO’s Crashing showcased his comedic prowess. Following his untimely death, tributes poured in from fellow comedians, colleagues, and friends, with Late Night with Seth Meyers expressing profound sadness over the loss of the universally beloved comedian and acknowledging his unique comedic style and contributions. The statement lamented the tragedy of not being able to witness what Kenny DeForest would create next.
Source: EOnline
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