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Reggie McFadden, the actor and stand-up comedian known for 'In Living Color' and 'Def Comedy Jam', has died at age 57 in Tanzania. His family was notified by the U.S. State Department but lacks details on the cause or date of death. McFadden had lived in Tanzania for approximately 18 years, operating a music and gold-mining company, after a U.S. career that included roles on 'Martin' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'.
Reggie McFadden, the comedian and actor known for his role on In Living Color, has died at age 57. His sister confirmed the news, noting he passed away in Tanzania, where he had lived for years. No cause of death has been released.
Reggie McFadden, the actor and stand-up comedian known for his roles on 'In Living Color' and 'Def Comedy Jam', has died at the age of 57. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the U.S. State Department notified his family that he passed away in Tanzania, where he had resided for approximately 18 years. His sister, best-selling author Bernice McFadden, confirmed the news but stated that the family does not yet know the specific date or cause of death. McFadden, born in Brooklyn in 1968, gained prominence in the early 1990s after appearing on HBO's 'Def Comedy Jam' and subsequently joining the final season of Fox's 'In Living Color'. He also appeared in films such as 'Jacob's Ladder' and 'Little Nicky', and had a recurring role as Officer Burt on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'. In recent years, he operated Olduvai Records, a music and entertainment production company in Tanzania, releasing an album in May 2025.