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'Def Comedy Jam' and 'In Living Color' Actor-Comedian Reggie McFadden Dies at 57
The family says the U.S. State Department notified them of his death, and they still do not know the cause or exact time.
- American stand-up comedian and actor Reggie McFadden died in Tanzania, where he had been living for approximately 18 years, his sister Bernice McFadden confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 57.
- Family members and representatives have not released an official statement regarding the circumstances of his death, and news outlets are awaiting formal confirmation from his inner circle before publishing further details.
- McFadden achieved prominence during the 1990s on HBO's Def Comedy Jam and Fox's In Living Color, where he appeared on 23 episodes performing sketches including "Wheel of Dozens." His work helped define the era's comedy landscape.
- Fellow comedians, actors, and fans shared tributes on social media following the news. Prof. Rel Dowdell of Hampton University remembered McFadden for his "diverse choices and dedication to his profession."
- Beyond his comedy career, McFadden owned Olduvai Records and a gold-mining company in Tanzania, where he lived during his later years. He also appeared in films including Little Nicky and played Officer Burt on a 2001 episode of HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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Actor and stand-up comedian Reggie McFadden, known for his roles on In Living Color and Russell Simmons Presents: The New Stars of Stand-Up, has died at the age of 57. His family confirmed the sad news, but they do not yet know the exact time or circumstances of his death. McFadden lived in Tanzania, and according to their information, he died there.
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In Living Color Comedian Reggie McFadden Dies at 57
Reggie McFadden, the comedian and actor who appeared on Def Comedy Jam and In Living Color before eventually building a life in Tanzania, has died at 57. The U.S. State Department notified McFadden’s sister, best-selling author Bernice McFadden, that her brother died in Tanzania. McFadden had been living in Tanzania for 18 years. The family […]
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