Comedian Ray DeJon has died just days before he was set to host a comedy roast in honor of his 64th birthday.
The NYC-based comic died at age 63 on Monday — just one day before his birthday. A cause of death is unknown.
In the days leading up to his untimely death, DeJon announced that he was holding a comedy roast at his Brooklyn comedy club, 275 Park Laffaholics, on July 16.
Comedian Ray DeJon has died just days before he was set to host a comedy roast in honor of his 64th birthday. @raydejon/Instagram
Aside from his work as a comedian and opening Brooklyn’s first black-owned comedy venue, the funnyman had also interviewed music icons like Stevie Wonder and Alicia Keys.
The comic’s death was announced by video director Ralph McDaniels, who on Monday shared a heartfelt message on social media.
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