COMIC Kenny DeForest has died days after being thrown from his bike in a horror smash.
DeForest, 37, starred on popular US TV shows such as Late Night With Seth Meyers and The Late Show with James Corden.
His death came just days after he had undergone surgery following a brain bleed, comic Ryan Beck posted on GoFundMe.
DeForest was hit by a car while riding his bike in New York City on December 8.
He died on December 13 and Beck revealed that the comedian's final moments saw him surrounded by his family and enjoying his favorite music.
DeForest's organs are set to be donated following his death.
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Beck described DeForest as a "truly positive influence."
DeForest appeared on the hit NBC show Late Night With Seth Meyers in 2017.
A post from the show's official X account said: "Kenny DeForest was a universally beloved comedian who died tragically, and much too young. His relaxed, confident delivery always stood out.
"As you can see from his debut late-night set on LNSM, he wasn’t afraid to tackle controversial topics, but never just to be edgy- always in service of an original angle and a great joke.
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"It’s a shame we won’t get to see what he comes up with next."
Tributes from across the world of comedy have been paid to DeForest.
Stand-up comic Ian Fidence said DeForest was the "kindest soul," per the Los Angeles Times.
He said: "He was a friend to all and a solidly righteous dude.”
Atsuko Okatsuka, a Los Angeles comic, posted on X: "Kenny DeForest was always down to clown. A bright light. You’ll be missed."
Bradley Dowell, a fan, posted on X: "Man, Kenny DeForest passing has really made me & my wife just utterly devastated the last couple days.
"He did his yearly visit and shows in Springfield over Thanksgiving break and we saw him and talked to him briefly just 3 weeks ago. I cannot believe it. His set was so good too."
Dowell described DeForest as "incredibly talented."
DeForest also appeared on MTV Decoded and the Comedy Central show Tales From The Trip.