It is with complete shock and heartbreak that I report the sudden passing of Jak Knight.
The stand-up comedian, writer, co-creator, and star of the Peacock comedy series, “Bust Down,” died on Thursday night in Los Angeles, his family announced.
Jak’s cause of death has not been disclosed at this time.
He was 28.
The bio on Jak Knight’s official website reads:
Jak Knight is an LA-based stand-up comic, writer, and actor who can currently be seen on HBO Max’s “PAUSE WITH SAM JAY,” where is also a writer and producer.
Jak will next be seen in Lorne Michael and Peacock’s “BUST DOWN” alongside Chris Redd, Sam Jay, and Langston Kerman.
Previously, Jak was a producer and voiceover actor on the Netflix series “BIG MOUTH.”
A regular NBA2K player, Jak was featured in the game as ‘Denver,’ alongside Hannibal Buress and Michael B Jordan.
He has been named a Comedy Central Comic to Watch, a New Face at the Montreal JFL Festival, and a Time Out Comic to Watch.
Previously, Jak appeared on the Oddball Comedy Festival and has since headlined for clubs, colleges, and festivals globally.
Jak has opened for various stand-ups including Dave Chappelle, Joel McHale, Eric Andre, Moshe Kasher, and Aziz Ansari.
In television, Jak has performed on THE MELTDOWN WITH JONAH AND KUMAIL, @MIDNIGHT, and ADAM DEVINE’S HOUSE PARTY.
His Netflix Special aired in 2018 as a part of THE COMEDY LINEUP series.
Jak is currently trending on social media as people react to the news of his untimely passing.
Read a few tweets below.
My sincerest condolences and prayers to Jak Knight’s family, friends, and all who knew and loved him.
