On Saturday, the local Los Angeles comedy community was mourning the untimely death of 28-year-old standup comedian and writer Jak Knight.
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15: Comedian Jak Knight performs during his appearance at The Ice House Comedy Club on November 15, 2019 in Pasadena, California.The 28-year-old, who died Thursday, was a staple of the standup comedy scene and had worked as a writer on shows like ABC's"Black-ish" and Netflix's"Big Mouth."
Knight also co-created and starred in Peacock's"Bust Down," as well as voicing the character of DeVon on"Big Mouth," an animated comedy. "Several years ago, a young Jak Knight began coming into our open mics & it was clear from the beginning he was special," tweeted the Hollywood Improv."Jak was a tremendous writer & performer, years ahead of his age. He had a lot more to say and we're heartbroken we won't get to hear it. We love you forever Jak."
Comedy Central tweeted:"Jak Knight was a hysterical and honest comedian. We will mis him tremendously. Several years ago a young Jak Knight began coming into our open mics & it was clear from the beginning he was special. Jak was a tremendous writer & performer, years ahead of his age. He had a lot more to say and we're heartbroken we won't get to hear it. We love you forever Jak.
Died by suicide.
Damn at 28 smh rest easy 💜
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