Jak Knight’s death sent shockwaves through Hollywood on Friday as news of his… premature death at age 28.
Originally from Seattle and based in LA, Knight was a regular on the stand-up stage, gathering many admirers, friends and fans during a short but bright career writing and voicing a character on Big mouthco-create and play in Peacock’s just released bust down opposite close friends like Chris Redd and Sam Jay, and opening for stand-up legends like Dave Chappelle.
Below is an overview of tributes and reactions that are doing the rounds on social media.
Rest in peace Jak Knight. Hilarious comedian and a great guy. I can not believe it.
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) July 16, 2022
What the hell. I can not believe it. I don’t know what to say. Jak was a great comedian and human being. Absolutely devastating. https://t.co/ZeUNiFSQA3
— Adam Conover (@adamconover) July 16, 2022
Every time I was on a show with Jak Knight, it felt like he could easily have been “21 year old kid who’s in heat and knows it”, but he always ended up *so nice* to everyone, at whatever level, and damn funny too. Thinking of his friends and the comedy community today.
— TJ Chambers @ SDCC (@tjchambersLA) July 16, 2022
I don’t know what to say about Jak Knight because he wouldn’t laugh at me. But you were so incredibly loved and respected. There will never be anyone like you
— Dani Fernandez (@msdanifernandez) July 16, 2022
Jak Knight was a hysterical and honest comedian. We will miss him greatly. pic.twitter.com/F1dQEjT5GV
— comedycentral (@ComedyCentral) July 15, 2022
I remember being on a show with Jak Knight when I was just starting out – I was so nervous and he was so encouraging and kind. I’ve always remembered that. Thinking of his friends and family tonight.
— blaire erskine (@blaireerskine) July 16, 2022
RIP Jack Knight. One of the most talented and hilarious guys in the game.
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) July 16, 2022
RIP to Jack Knight. we recorded Netflix specials together years ago. He was an incredibly funny original voice in comedy and a great guy who will be sorely missed.
— Tim Dillon (@TimJDillon) July 16, 2022
You could tell he was special the first time you saw him. So much talent and even better person. RIP Jack Knight.
— Josh Adam Meyers (@JoshAdamMeyers) July 16, 2022
Jak Knight was a very funny, very nice guy. This sucks. Another young comic that is gone WAY too soon.
— Brabbbssss Graayy (@BabsGray) July 16, 2022
Jak Knight was such a great comedian and only 28 years old. Such an honest, brilliant voice to lose.
— Dave Sirus (@DaveSirus) July 16, 2022
RIP to Jak Knight, was honestly my favorite comedian these days. Unashamedly bold and hilarious❤️
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) July 16, 2022
There are people you meet along the way and you immediately know: they have something special. One of those people was Jak Knight. Deepest sympathy to his family and close friends.
— Jake Fogelnest (@jakefogelnest) July 16, 2022
Wait what- Jak Knight? no https://t.co/S76ywpu3YB
— Mary Lynn Rajskub (@MaryLynnRajskub) July 16, 2022
Crushed by the death of Jak Knight. Watch Bust Down NOW. I was lucky enough to write with and for Jak for years, and we shot our Netflix sets the same night. Such a damn funny, surprising, kind, weird, unique talent. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones.
— Max Silvestri (@maxsilvestri) July 16, 2022
Every time I lined up with Jak Knight, I knew it was going to be a really funny night. I’ve always loved watching him for the past ten years. He won a lot, it was all well deserved, so witty and memorable, every moment on stage and off. A painful loss to comedy.
— James Adomian (@JAdomian) July 16, 2022
We were talking about our @the hundreds comedy show and how everyone on stage became a legend that night. Jak Knight, you were the role model. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/3Tp01gcwea
— bobbyhundreds.eth (@bobbyhundreds) July 16, 2022