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Comedian Ken Flores has tragically passed away, at age 28, in the midst of his 33-date Butterfly Effect Tour.
'It is with great sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our friend, brother, and son, Kenyi Flores,' the family posted on his Instagram account Wednesday.
'Please respect our privacy at this time as we are all shocked and devastated by this loss.'
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed to TMZ that Ken died on Tuesday from undisclosed causes.
Last Sunday, Flores revealed via X that he was making an attempt at being booze-free for his 2025 tour.
'So I started my tour a couple weeks ago and I'm proud to say I've done every single show - five in Portland, one in Albuquerque, and four in Atlanta - without a single drop of alcohol,' the Chicago-based funnyman tweeted.
Comedian Ken Flores has tragically passed away, at age 28, in the midst of his 33-date Butterfly Effect Tour (pictured in 2023)
'Nervous for Phoenix next weekend but I think I got it. I'm not sober just wanna chill a bit.'
Indeed, Ken was scheduled to perform this Thursday night at Desert Ridge Improv in Phoenix, AZ.
Flores had his 969K social media followers to thank for many of his bits going viral on Instagram and TikTok.
The former Talkin' My S*** podcaster was also once part of a roast battle with the roastmaster general himself, Jeff Ross.
The Hollywood Improv lead the online tributes by posting a slideshow of snaps of Ken performing at the historic venue.
'We were honored to share your talent on our stages,' Hollywood Improv wrote.
'You were greatness, and it was only a matter of time until the whole world saw it. You were also kind and a tremendous friend to all lucky enough to know you. We love you Ken, thank you for all the laughs.'
Comedian Carlos Flores Instastoried a recent snap captioned: 'Feels unreal I had just met you compa... nicest and funniest dude ever. RIP young legend.'
Comedian Neema Naz wrote: F***, I was hoping this wasn't real. What a tragic and devastating loss to the world. Ken was a gem and was going to be a star one day. RIP.'
The family posted on his Instagram account Wednesday: 'It is with great sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our friend, brother, and son, Kenyi Flores. Please respect our privacy at this time as we are all shocked and devastated by this loss'
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed to TMZ that Ken died on Tuesday from undisclosed causes (pictured last Sunday)
Last Sunday, Flores revealed via X that he was making an attempt at being booze-free for his 2025 tour (pictured August 10)
The Chicago-based funnyman tweeted: 'So I started my tour a couple weeks ago and I'm proud to say I've done every single show - five in Portland, one in Albuquerque, and four in Atlanta - without a single drop of alcohol. Nervous for Phoenix next weekend but I think I got it. I'm not sober just wanna chill a bit'
The Hollywood Improv lead the online tributes by posting a slideshow of snaps of Ken performing at the historic venue
Comedian Carlos Flores Instastoried a recent snap captioned: 'Feels unreal I had just met you compa... nicest and funniest dude ever. RIP young legend'
The band Los Desvelados shared a snap captioned: 'Ken, thank you for all the amazing times, the laughter, the jokes. You will be missed!'
Comedian René Vaca shared a PDA-filled slideshow captioned: 'Life will never be the same. I love you so much king'
And the comedy account Foos Gone Wild posted: 'RIP @kenflores300 We lost a super talented and funny foo. Glad to have worked with him ad the FGW Comedy Store show. Our condolences to his family. Socks up to heavens'
The band Los Desvelados shared a snap captioned: 'Ken, thank you for all the amazing times, the laughter, the jokes. You will be missed!'
Comedian René Vaca shared a PDA-filled slideshow captioned: 'Life will never be the same. I love you so much king.'
And the comedy account Foos Gone Wild posted: 'RIP @kenflores300 We lost a super talented and funny foo. Glad to have worked with him ad the FGW Comedy Store show. Our condolences to his family. Socks up to heavens.'
