Comedian Reggie McFadden, known for HBO's 'Def Comedy Jam,' dies

Reggie McFadden, a Brooklyn-born comedian recognized for his performances on 'Def Comedy Jam' and 'In Living Colour,' has died at the age of 57. His sister, author Bernice McFadden, confirmed the news, stating she learned of his death through the US State Department.

McFadden had lived in Tanzania for the past 18 years, and the circumstances surrounding his death, including the exact date and cause, are unclear to his family. Born on November 30, 1968, in Brooklyn, New York, McFadden pursued comedy after realizing the importance of hard work to escape a challenging environment.

He gained prominence in 1991 with appearances on 'An Evening at the Improv' and 'Def Comedy Jam.' Over the years, he performed on various shows, including 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' and 'Last Call with Carson Daly,' and guest-starred on sitcoms like 'Martin' and 'Moesha.' His last credited role was a voice performance in the 2005 short 'National Lampoon Presents Tooned-Up.'.