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Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aurora honors late comedian Ken Flores with street dedication
AURORA, Ill. - The City of Aurora honored stand-up comedian Ken Flores, who died suddenly last month at the age of 28, with a street dedication. Flores, who grew up on Aurora's East Side, died suddenly on Jan. 28 of congestive heart failure at the age of 28, according to the city. What we know More than 150 people gathered in Aurora on Saturday to honor Flores with an honorary street sign marking the block of his childhood home on Spicebush Lane and Fifth Avenue. Flores was a 2014 graduate of East Aurora High School and became a familiar face on the Los Angeles stand-up scene. He regularly performed at comedy clubs like Hollywood's Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, The Haha and Hollywood Improv. What they're saying During Saturday's ceremony, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin also formally proclaimed June 10 as Ken Flores Day in Aurora, to highlight the comedian's birthday and "remember his contagious humor and lasting impact," the city said. "This is what Ken would want. He would want us to laugh and have a good time. I know he's in heaving smiling down," said best friend Cristian Arriaga in a statement. What's next The City of Aurora said plans were already underway for a citywide celebration on June 10 to further honor Flores.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ken Flores, Beloved Comedian, Dead At 28 Amid National Tour
Comedian Ken Flores died on Tuesday at age 28 after embarking on a national tour. A Los Angeles County Medical Examiner report confirmed his death after it was announced on Flores' social mediapages. While a cause was not officially confirmed, TMZ reported the beloved comic suffered a cardiac arrest via law enforcement sources. Flores was scheduled to perform Thursday at a club in Phoenix after a gig in Norcross, Georgia, People reported. His tour had begun Jan. 10 in Portland, Oregon, and was supposed to conclude in San Diego in mid-April. Rene Vaca, a friend, told the Los Angeles Times they had put together another tour that would reap a deserved windfall for Flores, who had built a following through gigs at venues such as LA's Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store and the Hollywood Improv. 'We were gonna break seven figures, we were gonna be millionaires together, it was gonna be special,' Vaca told the Times. 'Hopefully we can still do it in honor of him and give all the money to his family or something. The timing is so messed up because we just found out the news about the tour the day before and then this happens.' A routine by Flores shared by Jam Comedy in September 2023 went viral. Flores, who's originally from Chicago, riffed on eating at Golden Corral, befriending gay people, and his conflicted relationship with street-food vendors since moving to Los Angeles. He also had taped a yet-to-be-released comedy special, the Times said. Stardom was inevitable, according to one club that featured him. 'We were honored to share your talent on our stages,' the Hollywood Improv wrote on X. '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.' Jimmy Fallon's Oscars Dig At Donald Trump Is Comedy Gold Amy Schumer's TMI On Oral Sex With Baseball Player Heads Into Foul Territory Seth Meyers Says Trump 'Had To Do That Thing' Melania Likes On Their Anniversary
Express Tribune
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ken Flores, stand-up comedian, dies at 28
Ken Flores, a rising star in the stand-up comedy scene, passed away on January 28 at the age of 28. No cause of death has been disclosed. Flores had been on a nationwide comedy tour, which began in Portland, Oregon, on January 10 and was set to run through April 19 in San Diego, California. His unexpected passing has left the comedy world in shock. 'It is with great sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our friend, brother, and son, Kenyi Flores,' his family shared in a statement on his Instagram page. They also requested privacy as they mourn their loss. Based in Chicago, Flores was known for his unfiltered and unapologetic humor, which gained him a strong following on TikTok and Instagram reels. His comedic presence extended to multiple platforms, including appearances on Netflix Is a Daily Joke in 2020, Todd N Tyler Radio Empire in 2021, and Nonna's Basement Podcast in 2022. Flores' impact on the comedy community and his dedicated fanbase will be remembered as his work continues to entertain audiences.
