Popular comedian Ken Flores has tragically died suddenly after suffering a fatal cardiac arrest at home, his family has announced.
Flores was just 28 years old when he was found dead.
His family took to Instagram to share the tragic news with his fans.
“It is with great sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our friend, brother, and son, Kenyi Flores,” they wrote Wednesday on his official page.
“Please respect our privacy at this time as we are all shocked and devastated by this loss.”
Comedian Ken Flores Dead at 28… RIP. 💔 pic.twitter.com/8LWYtSeoI4
— DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) January 29, 2025
Law enforcement officials told TMZ Flores suffered cardiac arrest at his home.
He was reportedly found unresponsive on Tuesday.
Someone at his residence contacted the police and administered CPR until paramedics showed up.
However, in spite of everyone’s best efforts, he was declared dead on-scene.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office reported that Flores died Tuesday.
However, the coroner did not disclose any information pertaining to the circumstances surrounding his death at the time, according to TMZ.
Law enforcement does not suspect foul play.
Fans immediately flooded the comedian’s Instagram page with loving condolences.
One fan called Flores “a bright light.”
“What a tragic and devastating loss to the world,” another said.
One fan commented:
“Rising star – see you on the other side bro.”
Another commenter added:
“Ken 💔 Thank you for all amazing times the laughter the jokes, you will be missed RIP.”
Flores recently embarked on his stand-up comedy Butterfly Effect Tour.
He recently performed in Norcross, Georgia.
Flores had started his tour in Portland, Oregon, on January 10.
He was scheduled to travel the country through April, with his final show in San Diego.
The beloved comedian had posted a video of his stand-up show to Instagram the day before his untimely death.
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