Comedian Kenny Deforest, known for his appearances on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” passed away at the age of 37 after a bike accident in Brooklyn five days prior to his death on December 13th. His family and friends are mourning his loss.
According to a dedicated GoFundMe page, Kenny Deforest was immediately hospitalized on December 8th after the accident and underwent neurological surgery to remove a piece of his skull and relieve pressure from bleeding in the brain. Despite efforts to save him, he passed away in the hospital surrounded by his parents, family, and friends.
In a statement shared on a page organized by his friend Ryan Beck, it was said, “Kenny Deforest has truly made a positive impact on all the lives he has touched.” “In his final moments, he was surrounded by some of his favorite songs, childhood stories, and memories of his overall positivity and joy for life.”
Beck further said, “Kenny’s impactful life will continue through the gift of organ donation,” he continued, “even in death, he will continue to make meaningful improvements in the lives of others.”
In 2015, Deforest was featured as one of Comedy Central’s Comics to Watch and the following year, he was listed as one of the 50 Funniest People in Brooklyn by Brooklyn Magazine.
He released his first stand-up album B.A.D. In 2017, he kicked off with a number one debut on iTunes with Comedy Dynamics’ “Dreams.” That same year, he made his first appearance on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and also appeared on “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” TruTV’s “Friends of the People,” and HBO’s “Crashing.”
After his passing, Deforest received heartfelt condolences from fellow comedians, colleagues, and friends. Additionally, the official social media page of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” paid tribute to the stand-up star.
In a statement shared on December 14th, it was said, “Kenny Deforest was a universally beloved comedian whose untimely death has deeply saddened us.” “His effortless, confident delivery was always outstanding. As you can see from his first set on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers,’ he was not afraid to tackle controversial subjects, yet never afraid to get angry – always with a sense of humor and a great service to the joke.”
The statement concluded with a poignant remark, “It’s a shame that we won’t get to see what he had in store next.”