In a heartbreaking turn of events, Neel Nanda, a 32-year-old stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles, has tragically passed away. Neel gained recognition for his performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live and Comedy Central’s Adam Devine’s House Party. The news was confirmed by his longtime manager, Greg Weiss, who had known Nanda since he was 19 years old, according to Variety.
The cause of Neel Nanda’s death remains undisclosed. Since his passing, numerous fellow comedians have paid tribute to his memory. Nanda’s love for comedy began in his early years. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Indian immigrants, he left a lasting impact on various comedy clubs and colleagues in the comedy community. Condolences have poured in on social media, remembering Nanda and his contributions to the world of comedy.
Manager Greg Weiss, in a conversation with The Times on Sunday, confirmed the sad news, stating, “At this point, all I can do is confirm that, yes, unfortunately, my client of over 11 years has passed.” He added, “Nanda was a great comic, friend, and fantastic human being.”
The news of the comedian’s death was particularly surprising, considering he had just celebrated his 32nd birthday. According to the LA Times, a mere nine days before his passing, Neel Nanda, known as the ‘positive force’ of comedy, headlined a comedy club in Toronto for the first time, leaving the audience in stitches with his remarkable performance. He even invited fans to join him in celebrating his birthday weekend downtown following the show.
Dave Curran, the owner of Jokers Theatre & Comedy Club, expressed his disbelief and deep dismay about Neel’s passing, saying, “He made our audiences smile and so happy. I only met him six months ago, but after a day or two, he can make you feel like you’ve known him for years,” revealing the reason why he initially hired Nanda.
