Humorist Ken Flores, who co-created the LatinXL comedy present at Chicago’s Chortle Manufacturing facility, has died. He was 28.
Based on the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Flores handed away on Tuesday, January 28. The Los Angeles Occasions reported that the performer’s physique was discovered at his house on Tuesday round 2 p.m.
A reason for loss of life was not supplied, although TMZ reported that first responders administered CPR, however Flores was pronounced lifeless on the scene, per legislation enforcement sources.
His household confirmed the passing on social media on Wednesday (January 29), writing on Instagram, “It’s with nice disappointment that we affirm the premature passing of our good friend, brother and son, Kenyi Flores. Please respect our privateness right now as we’re all shocked and devastated by this loss.”
Flores had carried out as not too long ago as Saturday (January 25), at a present in Norcross, Georgia, as a part of his 2025 Butterfly Impact Tour, which started on January 10. His subsequent efficiency was scheduled for Thursday (January 30) in Phoenix, Arizona. The L.A. Occasions additionally reported that he filmed his first comedy particular, which has but to be launched, in December.
A Chicago native, Flores revealed in a June 2023 interview with Comedy Gazelle that he was drawn to performing whereas making YouTube movies as a young person. He grew to become excited about comedy after his household moved to California and he started acting at open mic nights in his early 20s.
Alongside fellow comic René Humberto Valdiviezo, Flores created the comedy present LatinXL to advertise Latinos within the comedy scene. Based on the present’s official Instagram web page, the concept was to “break Latinos into alternatives that will normally be onerous to land… whereas additionally getting our personal stage to refine our comedy and revel in our friendship whereas chasing our desires.”
Valdiviezo paid tribute to his good friend following the information of his passing, writing on Instagram, “My brother, it was a blessing to know you and share you with the world. You modified my life. You had a lot left to do. My coronary heart hurts for everybody whose life you made higher.”
Comic Neema Naz additionally paid his respects, writing, “I hoped this wasn’t actual. What a tragic and devastating loss to the world. Ken was a gem and was going to be a star at some point. RIP.”
Flores’ good friend and fellow comedian René Vaca posted a tribute on his personal Instagram web page, saying, “Life won’t ever be the identical. I like you a lot king.”