Comedian Ken Flores dead; Obituary, Cause Of Death
Known for his “infectious laugh and presence” in the L.A. comedy scene, comedian Ken Flores passed away at the age of 28.
According to his manager, Cameron Silzle, comedian Ken Flores, a rising star in the Los Angeles stand-up comedy scene, passed away on Tuesday. Around 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, his body was found at his house. The reason of death was not immediately known. He was twenty-eight.
On Wednesday, his family posted the news to his Instagram account. We regret to inform you of the sudden death of Kenyi Flores, our friend, brother, and son. We are all stunned and heartbroken by this loss, so please respect our privacy during this time.
Born in Chicago, comic Kenyi Flores soon rose to fame in L.A. stand-up, finding a second home among the city’s many comedy venues, such as Hollywood Improv, the Comedy Store, The Haha, and Hollywood’s Laugh Factory.
Additionally, he toured and made friends with seasoned stand-up comedians Felipe Esparza, Jo Koy, and Gabriel Iglesias. Flores, who was set to go on a national tour with comic icons Ralph Barbosa and close friend Rene Vaca, was also a key component of the next generation of exceptional Latin comedians.
Vaca told The Times, “With the money from this tour, we were going to break seven figures, we were going to be millionaires together, it was going to be special.” In his honor, we should still be able to donate all of the proceeds to his family or something. Due to the fact that we only learned about the tour the day before, the timing is completely off.
In observance of Flores, Vaca, who frequently serves as the main attraction at Hollywood’s Laugh Factory for his monthly performance Leg Day, is still set to perform on Wednesday at 10 p.m.
As word of Flores’ passing circulated across the L.A. comedy scene on Wednesday, tributes to him came pouring in.
“I feel honored to have spent time with Ken,” Iglesias stated in a statement to The Times. He was funny, of course, but more than that, he was courteous, kind, and enjoyable to be around. We shall miss him.
He will always remember him as his “big little brother with an infectious laugh and presence,” Esparza, another longtime mentor of Flores, told The Times.
“Ken was funny as hell, he was real as hell, he was never fake with anybody just to get a step ahead,” Barbosa, who recently became closer to him before their planned tour, told The Times. He achieved all of his accomplishments via hard effort and merit. I thought he was hilarious, and I really liked him.
Large in stature and even larger in personality, Flores had a unique ability to connect with people. His crowd work was unmatched, but what really struck a chord with audiences worldwide was his genuineness, humor, and unvarnished honesty. People were drawn to his relatable content.
Days before he passed away, Flores posted on X about finishing his tour shows without drinking, expressing his pride and optimism for future appearances.
“I’m happy to report that I’ve performed at every show since I began my tour a few weeks ago, including five in Portland, one in Albuquerque, and four in Atlanta, all without consuming any alcohol,” Flores tweeted.
“I’m anxious for Phoenix the next weekend, but I believe I’ve got it. I just want to relax a little, but I’m not sober.Flores shot his debut comedy special in December, but it hasn’t been released yet.
The comedian was currently on tour, which started on January 10 in Portland, Oregon, and was set to end on April 19 in San Diego, California.
Vaca stated, “There is so much of Ken Flores that the world didn’t get to see; he was one of the greatest human beings in the world, and he was more than just a stand-up comedian.”
We always referred to him as God’s favorite comedian, and I always said that he was my favorite. He has transformed the world and me as a comedian. He is the goat and the greatest.
