Comedy Central comedian Chris Cotton has passed away just months before his wife Ericalynn Cotton gives birth to their first child, who is reportedly due in February.
The couple had also created an Amazon registry for their little one.
A week before his passing, Cotton performed at Carolines on Broadway comedy club in New York City as part of its Breakout Artist Comedy Series.
Comedy Central shared the sad news of Cotton’s passing, tweeting:
We’re devastated by the loss of Chris Cotton – a hilarious comedian, a beloved member of the Comedy Central family and a joy to be around. He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/b7DU4AeGsE
— Comedy Central (@ComedyCentral) December 11, 2019
The cause of death has not been released.
A GoFundMe page has been set up, with all the funds going to his wife.
Comedy Central also shared a clip of what Chris Cotton does best… making people laugh. Rest easy, king.
We were lucky to have Chris Cotton. Gone far too soon. pic.twitter.com/is1RF3s9uL
— Comedy Central (@ComedyCentral) December 11, 2019
