Comedian Ken Flores dies at 28, remembered for his ‘infectious laughter and presence’ in the LA -Comedy scene

On January 31, 2025By Littum

Comedian Ken Flores, an increasing talent in Los Angeles stand-up comedy scene, died on Tuesday, according to his manager, Cameron Silzle. His body was discovered in his home on Tuesday afternoon around 1 p.m. 14.00, no cause of death was immediately available. He was 28.

His family shared the news of his Instagram Account Wednesday. “It is with great sadness that we confirm the untimely departure of our friend, brother and son, Kenyi Flores. Please respect our privacy at this time as we are all shocked and destroyed by this loss. “

Originally from Chicago, comedian-born Kenyi Flores quickly became a beloved figure in La Stand-up, where he found another home among the city’s various comedy clubs, including Hollywood’s Laugh Factory, Comedy Store, The Haha and Hollywood Improv. He also toured and became a friend of experienced stand-up veterans like Gabriel Iglesias, Jo Koy and Felipe Esparza. Flores was also an important part of the next wave of prominent Latin comedians and was planned to embark on a national tour with comedy stars Ralph Barbosa and near friend Rene Vaca.

“We would break seven numbers (with the income of this tour), we had to be millionaires together, it would be special,” Vaca told The Times. “Hopefully we can still do it in honor of him and give all money to his family or something. The timing is so messy because we just found out the news of the trip the day before, and then this happens. “

Vaca, a regular headliner at Hollywood’s Laugh Factory for his monthly Show Leg Day, is still scheduled to perform Wednesday night at. 22 in honor of Flores.

Tribute to Flores poured on Wednesday as the news of his death spread across the LA -Comedy community.

When he heard about the news on Wednesday while he was on an USO coming tour in Japan, the Koy Times told him he was “crushed.” He sent several screens of his encouraging Instagram messages to Flores and pressed him to continue to pursue his comedy dream. “I’ve said that before I met you … You’re an beast. Now go to kill them. “

“I always wanted to check him, I really loved this guy,” Koy said. “I literally wrote about a picture of his tour plan a few days before passing by. It’s all so crazy. “

In a statement to The Times, Iglesias said, “I feel honored to have spent time with Ken. Of course he was funny, but above all he was kind, respectful and fun to be in. He will be missed. “

Flores appears on the laboratory phase of Hollywood implement.

Esparza, another long -time mentor of Flores, told The Times that he will always remember him as his “big little brother with a contagious laughter and presence.”

Barbosa, who got closer to him recently before their scheduled tour together, said to Times, “Ken was funny like hell, he was real and hell, he was never fake with anyone just to get a step ahead. Everything he achieved he did through profits and hard work. … I admired him a lot and I admired his comedy. “

Flores was great in stature and even greater in personality, Flores had a special way of connecting with people – his crowd work was unparalleled, but it was his authenticity, humor and raw honesty that really reverberated with the audience everywhere. His relatable material pulled in people.

Just a few days before his passing, Flore’s part of X shared to end his tour shows non -alcoholic, expressing pride and hope of future performances. “So I started my tour a couple of weeks ago and I’m proud to say I’ve made every single show, 5 in Portland 1 in Albuquerque and 4 in Atlanta without a single drop of alcohol,” Flores wrote. “Nervous about Phoenix next weekend, but I think I got it. I’m not EDRU just want to relax a little. “

In December, Flores filmed his first comedy special, which has not yet been released. The comedian was currently in the middle of a tour that began in Portland, Ore., January 10 and was to plan in San Diego, California, April 19.

“There is so much of Ken Flores that the world did not see he was more than a stand-up comedian, he was one of the greatest people in the world,” Vaca said. “I always said he was my favorite comedian and we always called him God’s favorite comedian. … He has changed me as a comedian and he changed the world. He is the best he is the goat. “

Author Ali Lerman contributed to this report.