health | January 18, 2026

Stand-up comic Kenny DeForest Dies in a Car Crash

Kenny DeForest, a renowned stand-up comedian, has passed away at the age of 37.

Kenny DeForest, a renowned stand-up comedian, has passed away at the age of 37.
Kenny DeForest, a renowned stand-up comedian, has passed away at the age of 37.

Kenny DeForest, a beloved stand-up comedian, passed away at the age of 37 after being struck by a motor vehicle while riding his bike. Comic Ryan Beck announced his passing on the GoFundMe page, which raised $175,922 from over 2,000 donors to help with DeForest’s medical bills.

DeForest was a positive influence on many lives and underwent surgery to remove a piece of his skull and relieve pressure from a brain bleed. His organs were donated after his passing, carrying on his impactful life.

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DeForest had performed on The Late Late Show With James Corden in 2019, Comedy Central’s Tales from the Trip, HBO’s Crashing, and wrote for MTV Decoded and Straight Up, Stand Up. He also appeared in HBO’s Crashing and wrote for MTV Decoded and Straight Up, Stand Up. DeForest’s second stand-up special, Don’t You Know Who I Am?, was released earlier this year and is available to watch on YouTube. Adam Conover, host of Adam Ruins Everything, shared a tribute to the comic on Instagram, urging fans to watch his comedy special. DeForest is survived by his parents.

Friends have paid tribute to him online since his death was announced.

Jared Hazen stated :

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Last night we lost one of my favorite people. Kenny DeForest was such a beacon of light in this dark world. Kenny was one of the first people to tell me how much potential I have. The first person to take me on the road and help me get established in an area I had mentioned I wanted to work in. He was a mentor whether he liked it or not. He taught me so much about comedy in the little time that we had. I will always remember Kenny for being not only extremely funny, but also as one of the best humans I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. R.I.P. bro.

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