Latin comedian Ken Flores died at the age of 28

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Famous Latin comedian Ken Flores was found dead in his house Los Angeles. The artist, who launched his career in Chicago before making a name for himself in California, was 28 years old at his death.

Los Angeles Regency Coronary Office confirmed his death, while his family shared a sincere award on Instagram on Wednesday night.

“With great sad we confirm the death of our friends, relatives and sons who are not on time, Kenyi Flores,” the statement said. “Please respect our current privacy, because we are all surprised and destroyed by this loss.”

Tribute to pour for Ken Flores

The Latin comedy and entertainment community, especially those based in the US, expressed their condolences in response to family positions, mourning the loss of beloved comedians.

“😢😢😢😢 he left! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 fe Bro” wrote Jimmy Humilde, founder of the Rancho Humilde record label.

TV host and TV actor Mario López shared three heart emojis, while Mexican-American Rapper Snow Tha Product said he was heartbroken: “💔🙏😔🕊️

Hollywood Improv, a famous comedy club that features stand-ups and improvisation comedians, also pays tribute:

“We are honored to share your talent on our stage. You are great, and it’s only a matter of time until the whole world sees it. You are also good and extraordinary friends for everything luck enough to know you. We love you, Ken, thank you for all laughter. #Kenflores #Merobek“

A fan shares their admiration, given the impact of comedians:

“Tragic. I saw it @Hollywoodimprov Several times and he was always in first grade. I like it when the audience does not know what to do but they always join and he killed him. Such a loss. “

Career rooted in authenticity

Ken Flores first received recognition on YouTube, where he showed off his humor while working as a bank teller. The stand-up routine focuses on representing the voices that are marginalized in urban America, combining raw reality with humor to highlight life in poverty and social exclusion.

His breakthrough came with Latinxl, a comedy routine where he was open and funny to discuss his experience with obesity.

“There are many people like me around the world who think like me, and we don’t have a voice,” Flores said in an interview with Comedy Gazelle“There are Latin comics, like Gabriel Iglesias, but he is not like me. He does not grow on the hood. He is not a drug addict. He doesn’t grow like me, so he doesn’t talk to me.” There are so many people out there like me , who think like me, but we don’t have a voice. “

“But there are many people that I can talk about for that, it is not really a voice in comedy. One of the things that makes me happiest is when people tell me, ‘This is the first time I went to a comedy show.” Add, and that’s when he lives.

Ken Flores Humor who was raw and did not regret echoing deeply with the audience who saw themselves reflected in the story. His death left the emptiness in the Latin comedy scene, but his impact and voice would live through those who were connected to his work.