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American comedian (1986–2023)
Kenny DeForest
Born(1986-04-23)April 23, 1986
Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
DiedDecember 13, 2023(2023-12-13) (aged 37)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Stand-up comedian, actor
Years active2013–2023

Kenny DeForest (April 23, 1986 – December 13, 2023) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He was included in the 50 Funniest People in Brooklyn by Brooklyn Magazine.

Born in Springfield, Missouri in 1986, he recorded his debut stand-up album B.A.D. Dreams with Comedy Dynamics on November 3, 2017. On August 17, 2023, he released his comedy special, Don't You Know Who I Am?, on YouTube.

DeForest died on December 13, 2023, at the age of 37, after being hospitalized for five days at the Kings County Hospital in New York City, where he had undergone neurological surgery. It was initially believed that he had collided with a car while on a bicycle, but according to Deadline, no other vehicle was involved in the crash.

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References

  1. "Comedian Kenny DeForest dies in NYC bike accident at 37". nbcnews.com. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
  2. Brooklyn Magazine (2016-05-25). "The 50 Funniest People in Brooklyn". Brooklyn Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
  3. "Kenny DeForest: B.A.D. Dreams - Comedy Dynamics". Retrieved 2023-12-15.
  4. Kenny Deforest - Don't You Know Who I Am? (Full Special)
  5. "Springfield native, comedian Kenny DeForest has died after being struck by vehicle in NYC". news-leader.com. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
  6. "Stand-Up Comic Kenny DeForest Dies At 37 After E-Bike Crash In Brooklyn; No Other Vehicles Now Believed Involved – Update". Deadline. December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  7. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 5 Episodes at NBC.com, retrieved 2023-12-15
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  9. "The Late Late Show with James Corden - Aired Order - All Seasons - TheTVDB.com". thetvdb.com. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
  10. Kenny DeForest (comedy!) makes it weird!, 2019-12-04, retrieved 2023-12-18

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