Jack Knight’s death shocked Hollywood on Friday as news broke of his untimely death at age 28.
Hailing from Seattle and based in Los Angeles, Knight has been a regular on stage and has amassed many fans, friends and admirers during a short but illustrious career that has included writing and voicing the character. big mouthCo-creator and co-star of the recent Peacock movie bust under alongside close friends like Chris Redd and Sam Jay, and opening for stand-up legends like Dave Chappelle.
Below is an overview of the tributes and responses that have been circulating on social media.
Rest in peace Jack Knight. Hilarious comedian and great guy. I don’t believe.
— Kumail Nanjian (@kumailn) July 16, 2022
Jack Knight is a great loss. So talented that there’s never a dull moment with him. The comedy world, your friends and family lost a very good one.
— Free Travon (@Travon) July 16, 2022
It was all poison and fun. He is a veteran comedian before he turned 21. Rest in power, young icon.
— Solomon Georgio (@solomongeorgio) July 16, 2022
what the hell I don’t think so. I do not know what to say. Jack was a tremendous comedian and human being. Absolutely devastating. https://t.co/ZeUNiFSQA3
— Adam Conover (@adamconover) July 16, 2022
Every time I’ve been on a show with Jack Knight, I’ve felt that he could easily have been “a 21-year-old who’s hot and knows it”, but he’s always been *nice* to everyone, at any level, and damn. funny Today he’s thinking about his friends and the comedy community.
— TJ Chambers @ SDCC (@tjchambersLA) July 16, 2022
I don’t know what to say about Jack Knight without making me laugh. But he loved you and respected you a lot. There will never be a person like you
– Dani Fernandez (@msdanifernandez) July 16, 2022
Jack Knight was a hysterical and honest comedian. We miss him terribly. pic.twitter.com/F1dQEjT5GV
– Comedy Central (@ComedyCentral) July 15, 2022
I remember being on the show with Jack Knight when it was just getting started: I was very nervous and he was very encouraging and kind. I always remembered that. Thinking of friends and family tonight.
— Blair Erskine (@blaireerskine) July 16, 2022
RIP Jake Knight. One of the most talented and funniest guys in the game.
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) July 16, 2022
RIP to Jak Knight. Years ago, we rewrote the Netflix specials together. He was an incredibly funny original voice in the comedy and a great guy who will be sorely missed.
— Tim Dillon (@TimJDillon) July 16, 2022
You could tell she was special the first time you saw her. Lots of talent and even better people. RIP Jake Knight.
—Josh Adam Meyers (@JoshAdamMeyers) July 16, 2022
A few years ago, young Jack Knight started coming into our open mics and it was clear from the start that he was special. Jack was an excellent writer and performer, years ahead of his age. He had so much more to say and it breaks our hearts that we can’t hear him. We love you forever Jack. pic.twitter.com/NFnCa87eTV
— Hollywood Improv (@HollywoodImprov) July 16, 2022
Jack Knight was a very funny and very nice guy. He’s broken. Another young comic gone too soon.
— Brabbssss Graayy (@BabsGray) July 16, 2022
Jack Knight was an amazing comedian and he was only 28 years old. Such a sincere and brilliant voice to miss.
— Dave Sirus (@DaveSirus) July 16, 2022
I replied to Jack Knight, honestly my favorite comedian these days. Sorry bold and funny ❤️
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) July 16, 2022
There are people you meet along the way and you recognize them immediately: they have something special. One of them was Jack Knight. Deepest condolences to his family and relatives.
—Jake Fogelnest (@jakefogelnest) July 16, 2022
Wait, what, Jack Knight? No 💔 https://t.co/S76ywpu3YB
—Mary Lynn Rajskub (@MaryLynnRajskub) July 16, 2022
Devastated by the death of Jack Knight. Watch the fall now. I was lucky enough to spend years with Jack and his writing, and we filmed our Netflix sets the same night. Such a funny, surprising, kind, strange and unique talent. My heart goes out to your family and loved ones.
– Max Silvestri (@maxsilvestri) July 16, 2022
Every time I was with Jack Knight, I knew it was going to be a really fun night. I’ve always loved watching over the last decade. He was earning so much, he deserved it all, so witty and memorable every moment on and off stage. A painful loss for comedy.
—James Adomian (@JAdomian) July 16, 2022
We were talking about ourselves yesterday @os hundred Comedy show and how everyone became a legend on stage that night. Jack Knight, you were an example. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/3Tp01gcwea
— bobbyhundreds.eth (@bobbyhundreds) July 16, 2022
I asked him to play this game with me. I was so excited. He came to work every day, he was cheerful and did his job. continued to flourish in his career. Tough man… RIP Jak Knight. @NBA2K https://t.co/rvPIC0BRJT
— Guru Cov (@BearCov) July 16, 2022
Dude, Jack Knight. He always greeted me with a big smile and a hug. What a talent, what a cute girl (she was a teenager when I met her! With a backpack!) God damn it hurts. Rest in peace Jack.
—Adrienne Earhart (@craydrienne) July 16, 2022
Source: Hollywood Reporter
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