Standup Comedian Neel Nanda, known for his performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live and Comedy Central’s Adam Devine’s House Party, passed away at the age of 32. The news of his demise was confirmed by his manager, Greg Weiss. He had been overseeing Nanda’s career since he was 19.
Greg Weiss expressed deep shock in a statement reported by Deadline on Sunday, December 24, saying, “I am deeply shocked and saddened by this. He was a wonderful comic, but a better person.” Weiss highlighted Neel Nanda’s promising future, mentioning that he was fully booked with appearances scheduled for January and February. Weiss had known Nanda since he was 19 years old as reported by Variety.
The cause of Nanda’s death remains unknown. As reported by the Los Angeles Times, nine days before his demise, comedian Neel Nanda headlined a Toronto comedy club for the first time. He had invited fans to join him in celebrating his birthday weekend downtown after the show.
Born in Atlanta, comedian Neel Nanda shared in a 2018 interview with VC Reporter that his interest in comedy took root during his childhood. His affiliation with Jimmy Kimmel began in 2017, featuring his debut in a 5-minute set, as reported by Deadline.
At the Westside Comedy Theater in Los Angeles, Neel Nanda served as the host for the weekly show Unnecessary Evil. His credits also include appearances on Hulu’s Coming to the Stage and Viceland’s Flophouse
Expressing his disbelief and deep sorrow over Neel Nanda’s demise, Dave Curran, the owner of Jokers Theatre & Comedy Club, shared, “He made our audiences smile and so happy. I only met him six months ago, but after a day or two, he can make you feel like you’ve known him for years,” the statement reads.
In response to the news, John Roy conveyed his shock, stating on X, “RIP Neel Nanda, a great comic who built a whole comedy scene in Santa Monica nearly single-handedly and always gave his all and was welcoming to everyone.”
Neel has demonstrated his acting and comedy prowess on networks such as Comedy Central, MTV, Viceland, and IFC. Beyond his stand-up engagements, he plays an active role in producing live shows in LA, particularly the well-regarded Unnecessary Evil, recently acknowledged as one of LA Weekly’s top 10 stand-up shows.
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