Comedian and author Jak Knight went unexpectedly to Los Angeles on Thursday night. According to a statement from his family, the co-creator of Bust Down died at the age of 28. However, the reason for his death remains undetermined. Netizens and celebrities alike have gone to social media to pay respect to the rising star after his death made headlines.
The LA-based comedian was most recognized for his work on many television programs, including black-ish and Big Mouth. A spokeswoman for the family said that fans are asked to maintain their privacy during this “very trying time.”
Everything about Jak Knight’s career
Originally from Seattle, the comedian eventually relocated to Los Angeles. In 2013, he contributed to the Fox animated comedy Lucas Bros. Moving Company, and the following year, Comedy Central named him a Comic To Watch. In 2015, he was selected as the New Face at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. In the same year, he opened for giants like as Dave Chappelle, Eric Andre, Moshe Kasher, Aziz Ansari, and Joel McHale at the Oddball Comedy Festival.
In 2017, the comedic genius became a staff writer and story editor for the Netflix series Big Mouth. In addition to being a writer for the program, he also voiced the character DeVon, who featured in 28 episodes. Knight became a frequent performer on the late-night program Pause With Sam Jay in 2021, as well as the show’s producer. Seven episodes of the show’s second season, which premiered in May, were written by the comedian.
As a Roku Channel writer for Bill Burr’s sketch comedy series Immoral Compass, Jak Knight added to his list of accomplishments. Knight was also a frequent NBA2K player, with Hannibal Buress and Michael B Jordan, according to his official website. Other programs in which he has appeared include The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, @MIDNIGHT, and Adam Devin’s House Party.
Condolences pour as Jak Knight dies
Not just his fans were grieving Knight’s passing. Following the news of his death, Jak’s Bust Down family issued the following statement:
“He was a wonderful comic, visionary, and artist, and we were all fortunate to see his brilliance. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jak’s family, friends, and community at this difficult time.”
Additionally, Comedy Central used Twitter to pay respect to the comic, describing him as a “hilarious and sincere entertainer.” Other comedians and celebrities were also devastated by the news of Knight’s passing. These individuals included comedians Kumail Nanjiani, Tom Dillon, and TJ Chambers.
Jak Knight was a hysterical and honest comedian. We will miss him tremendously. pic.twitter.com/F1dQEjT5GV
— comedycentral (@ComedyCentral) July 15, 2022
Rest In Peace Jak Knight. Hilarious comedian and a great guy. I can’t believe it.
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) July 16, 2022
People flocked to Twitter to express their sorrow on the comedian’s passing, and in their words, several recalled fond experiences with Knight. Fans also said that Knight was “what the culture needed” and referred to him as a future goat (best of all time). Others said that he was “really one of the funniest comedians” they had ever seen and expressed their deep sorrow at his demise.
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