Ken Flores‘ death has shocked fans and fellow comedians. The LatinXL creator, known for his sharp wit and engaging stage presence, had just kicked off his Butterfly Effect comedy tour earlier this month. As the comedy world mourns his loss, heartfelt tributes have poured in from fans and celebrities alike.
Here are all the details surrounding Ken Flores’ death.
Ken Flores passes away at 28, claims report
Ken Flores, a stand-up comedian who played a key role in creating the LatinXL comedy show, died at 28.
According to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, he passed away on Tuesday, January 28. However, the exact cause of Ken Flores’ death remains unknown.
His family confirmed the devastating news through a heartfelt statement on social media. “It is with great sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our friend, brother, and son, Kenyi Flores. Please respect our privacy at this time as we are all shocked and devastated by this loss.”
Following the confirmation of Ken Flores’ death, tributes from fellow comedians began flooding social media. Chris D’Elia shared a moving message in an Instagram video, saying, “He was a comedian that was a friend of mine and was super talented and I worked with him a bunch. He was really, really, really funny and he had the whole future in front of him. My heart goes out to his family and his friends. That dude was a great guy.”
Hollywood Improv, a renowned comedy venue, also expressed their condolences via X. The caption of their post read, “We were honored to share your talent on our stages.”
Born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1996, Flores had a deep passion for entertainment from a young age. In a 2023 interview with The Comedy Gazelle, he shared that he began his journey by posting YouTube videos at the age of 15 or 16. After a few of his videos went viral on World Star Hip Hop, he realized his calling in comedy and pursued it wholeheartedly.
Over the years, he made a name for himself in the stand-up scene, becoming widely recognized for his role in the LatinXL comedy show. Earlier this year, he embarked on his much-anticipated Butterfly Effect comedy tour.