Kenny DeForest

1986 - 2023

Kenny DeForest obituary, 1986-2023

Kenny DeForest

1986 - 2023

BORN

1986

DIED

2023

Kenny DeForest Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2023.

Kenny DeForest was a stand-up comedian known for appearances on "Late Night with Seth Meyers," Comedy Central, and the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.

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December 24, 2023

Debbie Rossi posted to the memorial.

December 22, 2023

Jeanette posted to the memorial.

December 20, 2023

Jillian posted to the memorial.

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Debbie Rossi

December 24, 2023

After reading NYT article about Kenny and his "Don't You Know Who I am?" YouTube video, I viewed the video and feel a profound loss. What a kind, generous and hilarious observer he was. I wish there were more people like Kenny in our world.

Jeanette

December 22, 2023

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family and friends during this very difficult time of sorrow.

Jillian

December 20, 2023

So sorry young Kenny DeForest you were young and laugh and the comedian and funny so sorry you on the e-bike that that happened to you may you ride it ebike up there in heaven

ED - Drury Univ.

December 20, 2023

To his family and to the hundreds of friends he made everywhere he went - all of us with Drury University Athletics share in your sadness at his passing. He will be greatly missed.

Jimmy Crawley

December 17, 2023

God is a God of all Comfort..My heartfelt condolences..

RB

December 17, 2023

A talented stand up comic that was making his mark on comedy. So very young. Sincere condolences to the DeForest family, God help you all to get through such a very difficult time.

RR

December 16, 2023

Prayers for the DeForest family. May God be with you all as you endure this time of your loss.

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