Comedian Ray DeJon dies suddenly just days before he was set to star in his birthday comedy roast
TRAGIC LOSS Comedian Ray DeJon dies suddenly just days before he was set to star in his birthday comedy roast
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THE comedian Ray DeJon has died - just days before he was set to star in a comedy roast that would commemorate his birthday.
Tributes have poured in for the entertainer and personality after news of his death emerged.
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Comedian Ray DeJon has died
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Tributes have been paid to the comic
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DeJon's comedy career spanned more than 25 years and he entertained audiences containing up to 5,000 people.
He was set to perform at the 275ParkBK venue in Brooklyn, New York, on July 16.
DeJon's death was announced by the video director Ralph McDaniels.
In his final Instagram video, he encouraged fans to buy tickets.
The roast would've seen stars such as Kenny Woo, Brooklyn Mike, K. Smith and Stephanie Kay take to the stage.
DeJon's final post has been inundated with messages of condolence.
"I have no words," comedian Ayanna Dookie said.
"Thank you for all the stage time and for putting so many of us on."
"Damn," former boxing champion Shannon Briggs wrote.
"So sad to hear this. Rest easy champ."
Standup comedian Vishnu Vaka described DeJon as one of the "kindest people" on the comedy scene.
"Part of my upbringing. Went to a lot of his shows. Great guy," another fan posted on social media.
Fans noted how the star's birthday was approaching.
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