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Comedian Chris Cotton, Who Was Expecting His First Child, Dies At 32

A GoFundMe has been set up by the comedian's friends and family to support his wife, who is expecting the couple's first child in February.
Philadelphia Comedian Chris Cotton  Dies At 32
Comedy Central/Twitter
By Essence · Updated November 4, 2020

Comedian Chris Cotton has passed away at the age of 32. His cause of death has not yet been made public.

The Philadelphia-native was known around the city for his popular standup shows and regularly hosted some of Comedy Central’s digital programming.

The cable network issued a statement on social media, remembering Cotton for his contributions. “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,” the network said. “He will be missed.”

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

Other comedians also took to social media to remember the funny man.

Hannibal Buress wrote on Twitter, “A few weeks ago Chris Cotton randomly hit me up to thank me for a gig I got him YEARS ago that led to some other work for him. I was in the middle of booking Isola Fest and booked him during the call. I was psyched to see him this weekend. RIP.”

A few weeks ago Chris Cotton randomly hit me up to thank me for a gig I got him YEARS ago that led to some other work for him.

I was in the middle of booking Isola Fest and booked him during the call. I was psyched to see him this weekend. RIP. https://t.co/Ge5SdSIb8O pic.twitter.com/1bkO1SKFil

— Hannibal Buress (@hannibalburess) December 12, 2019

Chloe Hilliard also took to social media to remember Cotton. “I lost a friend today,” she wrote on Twitter.

Cotton is survived by his wife, Erica, who’s expecting their first child in February. A GoFundMe, which has already raised more than $32,000, was launched by Cotton’s friends and family to support them during this difficult time.

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Come by the @ravenloungecomedy every Thursday @9pm and tell me who you think is with child. @cotton215 and @eldoesitall are having a baby, well @eldoesitall is doing most of the work.

A post shared by Chris Cotton (@cotton215) on Sep 30, 2019 at 5:14pm PDT

Two memorial services for Cotton will be held in New York City and Philadelphia, according to the fundraising page. Dates have yet to be announced.

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