Several comedians have died recently:
- George Wendt, the comedian and actor best known for playing Norm Peterson on the sitcom "Cheers," died peacefully in his sleep at home on May 20, 2025, at the age of 76
- Tony Slattery, British comedian and actor famous for "Whose Line Is It Anyway?," died at age 65 following a heart attack in January 2025
- Ruth Buzzi, actress and comedian known for "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," died at age 88 in early May 2025 after complications from Alzheimer's disease
- Ken Flores, a stand-up comedian aged 28, died in Los Angeles in January 2025
Among these, George Wendt's death is the most recent, occurring on May 20, 2025.
