Comedian Ken Flores has tragically died at the age of 28 while in the midst of his tour. The Chicago-based star was performing 33 dates across America as part of his Butterfly Effect tour and was due to perform later today in Phoenix, Arizona. His family issued a heartbreaking statement as they said: "It is with great sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our friend, brother, and son, Kenyi Flores.

"Please respect our privacy at this time as we are all shocked and devastated by this loss." The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Flores died at home on Tuesday after a cardiac arrest, according to TMZ. His family haven't shared an official cause of death. Flores last performed on January 25 in Norcross, Georgia with his tour running until April 19. In one of his final social media posts, Flores opened up on the tour and going sober. He said: "So I started my tour a couple weeks ago and I’m proud to say I’ve done every single show. 5 in Portland 1 in Albuquerque and 4 in Atlanta without a single drop of alcohol. Nervous for Phoenix next weekend but I think I got it I’m not sober just wanna chill a bit.".

The comedian got his break in the industry when he began posting on YouTube. Many of his videos went viral and he gained a following on Instagram, TikTok and X. When he was 22-years-old, Flores worked at PNC Bank but began doing open mic nights at a local venue called Comedy Shrine. "If you get that one big pop, you get bit by the standup bug and you’re addicted. Ever since I went up the first time, I couldn’t stop," he once told Comedy Gazelle. Tributes have flooded in for Flores following the tragic news. Comedian Neema Naz said: "I was hoping this wasn’t real. What a tragic and devastating loss to the world. Ken was a gem and was going to be a star one day. RIP.".

Darren Carter added: "Always happy to see and hang with him backstage. May his memory be a blessing." Hollywood Improv group wrote: "We were honored to give him a stage to share his talent. Sending so much love to his family and the comedy community." Musicians Los Desvelados said: "Ken Thank you for all amazing times the laughter the jokes, you will be missed RIP.". Flores was a regular contributor to podcasts as well as his comedy tours. He starred on Netflix is a Daily Joke. The star also filmed his first comedy special in December, which has yet to be released. Flores helped create the LatinXL comedy show with fellow comedian René Humberto Valdiviezo. Together, they helped promote Latinos in the comedy scene.

The show paid tribute as they said: "LATINXL came from an idea over late night pre-pandemic convos and backyard covid shows to do something together — to break Latinos into opportunities that would usually be hard to land… while also getting our own stage to refine our comedy and enjoy our friendship while chasing our dreams. We were so proud of Ken when he made it in his dream as a kid from Aurora.

"We were always rooting for him and continued to share stages to present day. LatinXL WOULD NOT exist without Ken. The XL was a nod to Ken for having an 'XTRA large personality' and being such a force…which crowds all over the country would inevitably love.". Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTubeand Threads. Celeb obsessed? Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox.