Reggie McFadden, In Living Colour actor and comedian, dies aged 57
Reggie McFadden, a comedian and actor known for his work on In Living Colour and Def Comedy Jam, has passed away in Tanzania at age 57. His sister confirmed the news, noting that he had been living abroad for 18 years.
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McFadden was a notable figure in 1990s American comedy, contributing to the cultural impact of Def Comedy Jam.
In Living Colour actor and comedian Reggie McFadden has died aged 57. Photo / Getty Images
Reggie McFadden has died at the age of 57.
The In Living Colour actor, who was also known for his work on Def Comedy Jam , died in Tanzania, where he had lived for the past 18 years.
His sister, author Bernice McFadden, confirmed the news to TMZ after the family were contacted by the US State Department to inform them of the death.
She said the State Department didn’t reveal when or how he died, while Reggie McFadden had been estranged from his relatives over “family s***”.
The comedian, who grew up in Brooklyn, New York, started his stand-up career aged 18 and honed his skills in coffee houses around Manhattan as a way to avoid the projects.
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